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Positive rate up in NCR, 9 other areas —OCTA
The Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate is at 4.1%, below the WHO benchmark of 5%, but daily cases are increasing, averaging 710 new infections.
The National Capital Region (NCR) saw its positivity rate climb to 7.5% from 6.0%, exceeding the WHO benchmark.
Cavite registered the highest increase in positivity rate, jumping to 13.2% as of June 29 from 5.9% as of June 25.
Other areas with increasing positivity rates include Laguna, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cebu, Davao del Sur, Iloilo, and Pampanga.
Rizal's positivity rate decreased from 11.9% to 9.7%.
On Thursday, the country recorded 1,309 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily tally since February 25.
Hospital admissions for severe and critical COVID-19 cases have remained below 1,000 since March.
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The Philippines' weekly COVID-19 positivity rate has risen to 6.8%, with six regions exceeding the World Health Organization's 5% benchmark.
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The COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) has increased to 5.9% as of June 25, surpassing the World Health Organization's benchmark of less than 5%.
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The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 1,323 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest single-day tally since February.
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The Philippines' active COVID-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, reaching 6,068 as of Friday, June 24, 2022.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) may see a rise in COVID-19 cases, potentially reaching 400 to 500 daily infections this week, according to OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David.
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