Manila Bulletin
Covid-19 positivity rate decreasing in Metro Manila, increasing in some provinces — OCTA
The Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila has further decreased to 15 percent as of October 11, down from 17.9 percent on October 8, according to OCTA Research.
The peak positivity rate for Metro Manila was observed on October 1 at 19.1%.
The reproduction number in the region has declined to 0.93, down from 0.99.
The one-week growth rate in cases is negative 16%, and healthcare utilization remains low at 37%.
However, positivity rates are increasing in some provinces, with Tarlac, Camarines Sur, Zambales, South Cotabato, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal showing very high rates.
The World Health Organization recommends a positivity rate of 5 percent or less to indicate that the spread of the virus is under control.
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The seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) decreased to 15% as of October 11, down from 17.9% on October 8, according to OCTA Research Group.
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