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PH COVID-19 positivity rate falls to 7.8% — Octa
The Philippines recorded 297 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, June 27, marking a 10-week low and the first time daily infections fell below 300 since April 18.
The country's COVID-19 positivity rate further fell to 7.8% as of June 27.
Active COVID-19 cases have decreased to 7,760, the lowest in eight weeks.
One new death was reported, bringing the total COVID-19 death toll to 66,483.
The National Capital Region (NCR) reported 63 new infections on June 27.
Despite the drop in cases, there was an increase in Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 cases with 27 new infections recorded.
The country might log 400 to 500 new COVID-19 cases on June 28.
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