Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 8.6%

The Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 8.6% as of June 18 from 10.3% the previous day.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David reported 726 new cases, which is the highest daily tally in six days.

Active caseload declined to 8,861 and recoveries increased by 870 to a total of 4,086,967.

David projects between 400 to 500 new cases on June 19.

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