DOH: Positivity rise expected due to holidays

The DOH says the recent increase in NCR's daily positivity rate is expected due to holiday gatherings.

OCTA Research warns that the spike could be more than just a holiday uptick and expresses concern over the increased positivity rate.

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año says there is no basis yet to raise alert levels, but the IATF has not met to discuss it.

Malacañang states that the government can increase alert levels anytime if necessary amid the rising positivity rate in NCR.

OCTA Research notes that despite an increase in new cases, NCR remains under low-risk classification for COVID-19.