NCR Covid-19 positivity rate rises to 12.7%: OCTA
The COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) increased to 12.7% as of September 7, according to OCTA Research.
This marks a slight increase from NCR's previous rate of 12.1% on September 3.
Despite this uptick, NCR had been experiencing a downward trend in positivity rates for several weeks prior.
OCTA fellow Dr. Butch Ong attributed the rise to increased mobility and community activities.
As of September 7, the national positivity rate was at 11.6%, with 1,750 new cases, 49 deaths, and 2,025 recoveries reported.
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