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NCR positivity rate down to 4.9%: OCTA
The positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) has fallen to 4.9%, the first time it has been below the World Health Organization's recommended 5% since December 26, 2021.
NCR is classified as 'low risk' with an average daily attack rate (ADAR) of 2.85 and a reproduction number of 0.21.
Neighboring provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal also remain at 'low risk'.
Quezon province has been downgraded to 'very low risk' status, with a positivity rate of 3% and a reproduction number of 0.18.
The overall number of new coronavirus cases in the country has declined to 1,427 infections on February 21, the lowest daily count this year.
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