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COVID positivity rate in the Philippines hits 40%
The Philippines logged 21,819 new COVID-19 cases on January 7, 2022, the highest since September 12, bringing the total infections to 2,910,664.
Active COVID-19 cases have surged to 77,369, with the majority being mild.
The nationwide positivity rate is at 40%, exceeding the WHO's target of less than 5%, indicating high virus transmission.
The National Capital Region (NCR) reported the highest number of cases in the past two weeks with 13,634.
Recoveries increased to 2,781,424 with 973 new recoveries.
The death toll reached 51,871 with 129 new fatalities.
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