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COVID-19 positivity rate down in NCR, 'very high' in 7 areas —OCTA
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.
Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research stated that the decrease in positivity rate is a good indication that COVID-19 cases are subsiding.
He expressed hope that this downward trend in cases will continue until the end of the year.
However, OCTA Research noted that positivity rates remain "very high" in seven provinces: Tarlac (51.8%), Camarines Sur (46.2%), Zambales (33.6%), South Cotabato (26.2%), Cavite (22.6%), Laguna (22.2%), and Rizal (21.2%) as of October 11.
The NCR's reproduction number has fallen to 0.93, its one-week growth rate is -16%, and its healthcare utilization rate stands at 37%.
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