109 new COVID-19 cases in PH, 52 in Metro Manila — OCTA Research
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila accounted for 52 of the 109 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Wednesday, independent analytics group OCTA Research said Thursday.
The total number of active cases is now 3,328.
The nationwide positivity rate meanwhile stood at 1.2 percent.
In a Twitter post, OCTA Research fellow Guido David projected that 210 new COVID-19 infections will be recorded on Thursday.
May 11, 2022. DOH reported 109 new cases (near forecasted 120), 0 deaths and 418 recoveries. 3328 active cases, 1.2% nationwide positivity rate. 52 cases in NCR. Projecting 210 cases May 12 @dzbb @DZAR1026 @allangatus @dzrhnews @News5PH @dwiz882 @NewsRmn @MlaStandard @ali_sotto pic.twitter.com/KhweLGbbcA
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 12, 2022
The Department of Health and the World Health Organization earlier warned of a possible case surge within the month, especially after people flocked to polling precincts during the May 9 elections.
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