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NCR's Covid-19 positivity rate soars to 8.4%: OCTA
The positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) has surged to 8.4 percent as of Tuesday, according to OCTA Research.
This increase is reflected in the seven-day positivity rate, which rose to 3.86 percent, projecting new cases in the NCR to exceed 1,000 on December 30.
Nationwide, new COVID-19 cases are projected to reach between 1,600 to 2,000 on December 30.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David previously suspected the Omicron variant might be driving the increase in cases.
The Department of Health (DOH) attributes the rise in infections to increased mobility, holiday gatherings, and testing delays.
Despite the increase in cases, the DOH noted that severe and critical COVID-19 admissions remain low due to vaccination progress, with most severe cases being unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
The DOH assured the public that the trajectory of cases is manageable and depends on adherence to minimum public health standards.
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