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4 key cities still have 'very high' COVID positivity rate -- OCTA
Puerto Princesa and three other locations have recorded very high COVID-19 positivity rates, according to OCTA Research as of February 22.
Puerto Princesa had a positivity rate of 39%, followed by General Santos City at 33%, and Iligan and Naga City both at 21%.
The World Health Organization's benchmark for a low positivity rate is less than 5%.
Several other cities, including Ormoc, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato City, and Zamboanga City, are experiencing high positivity rates.
Healthcare utilization rates in most observed cities remain in the low-risk category, with Iloilo City being the only one in the moderate category.
The reproduction number for COVID-19 in all listed cities is below 1, indicating a slowdown in virus transmission.
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