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COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR hits 24.9%, says OCTA
The National Capital Region (NCR)'s COVID-19 positivity rate climbed to 24.9% as of May 10, an increase from 20.4% on May 3, according to OCTA Research.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David stated that the NCR's positivity rate is projected to peak within one to two weeks.
Nationwide, the country logged 1,940 new cases on May 11, the highest daily tally since October 21, 2022.
The nationwide positivity rate is currently at 23.1%.
The NCR's hospital bed occupancy has risen to 28.3% as of May 10, up from 25.5% on May 3.
The daily average of new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is projected to be between 2,000 and 2,200 on May 12.
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The positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) may reach up to 25%, according to OCTA Research.
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The Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate climbed to 20.9% on May 9, according to Octa Research fellow Guido David.
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Metro Manila's weekly COVID-19 positivity rate increased to 25.4% as of May 13, surpassing the WHO's recommended threshold of 5%.
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