Positivity rates rise in six Luzon areas
Six areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan, and Rizal, have seen an increase in COVID-19 positivity rates from September 10 to 17.
Metro Manila's positivity rate rose to 14.5 percent on September 14, above the WHO’s 5 percent threshold.
OCTA Research fellow Guido David noted that Metro Manila's previous peak was 17.5 percent on August 5 and suggested this current resurgence could exceed that number.
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