Philippines COVID-19 positivity rate rises to 7.1%

The national COVID-19 positivity rate has risen to 7.1%, with the NCR seeing a spike to 4.4%.

OCTA Research fellow Guido David projects between 400 to 500 new cases on Maundy Thursday, noting six more deaths and 176 new cases reported by DOH.

The positivity rate increased in Metro Manila and 14 other provinces from March 25 to April 1, with rates varying across different regions.

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