Metro Manila's positivity rate drops to 11.6 pct

The weekly COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila decreased to 11.6 percent as of June 10, down from 16.7 percent the previous week.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David warned that while the current positivity rate is relatively safe, unvaccinated individuals remain at higher risk for severe COVID-19.

Positivity rates increased in several provinces in northern Luzon including Cagayan, Camarines Sur, La Union, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, and Tarlac, while other regions saw decreases.