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Worst of Omicron wave in Philippines is finished
The Philippines has passed the worst of the COVID-19 Omicron BA.5 and BA.4 wave, leading to a significant decline in new cases, according to infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante.
The daily COVID-19 infections have stabilized at fewer than 2,000, ranging between 1,000 and 1,500 cases, with the NCR and provinces such as Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Davao seeing continued declines.
The COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR dropped to 7.8% as of November 7, down from 9.5% on October 31, reflecting the passing of the wave and growing population immunity from infections producing antibodies against the BA.5 subvariant.
Active cases in the Philippines have fallen to 15,989, the lowest since July 13, with total COVID-19 infections reaching 4.01 million as of November 9.
Hospital utilization and ICU occupancy rates in NCR are also declining, indicating less strain on healthcare facilities amid the improving situation.
Dr. Solante noted it remains to be seen whether the recent long weekend holiday might cause a rise in infections.
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