FILE PHOTO: Commuters onboard public transport in Metro Manila. NQUIRER/RICHARD A. REYES
MANILA, Philippines — Seven local government units in the National Capital Region (NCR) have not recorded a new COVID-19 case, independent analytics group Octa Research said Tuesday.
In a post on social media site Twitter, Octa Research fellow Guido David said that the local governments of Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Navotas, San Juan, Valenzuela, and Pateros did not record a new case.
May 16, 2022 DOH reported 160 new cases (below forecasted 190), 3 deaths and 377 recoveries. 2688 active cases, 1.1% nationwide positivity rate. 63 cases in NCR. Projecting 120 cases 5.17.22 @dzbb @DZAR1026 @allangatus @dzrhnews @News5PH @dwiz882 @NewsRmn @MlaStandard @ali_sotto pic.twitter.com/nu6x89tyup
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 16, 2022
The following is the breakdown of the 63 fresh infections in Metro Manila:
Quezon City – 15 new cases
Makati – 9 new cases
Manila – 9 new cases
Parañaque – 7 new cases
Caloocan – 5 new cases
Pasig – 5 new cases
Pasay – 4 new cases
Taguig – 4 new cases
Las Piñas – 3 new cases
Muntinlupa – 2 new cases
The fresh COVID-19 infections in Metro Manila are included in the 160 new cases registered nationwide on Monday, May 16.
The total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is now at 3,688,292, while active infections stood at 2,688.
Three new fatalities and 377 more recovered patients brought the total deaths and recoveries to 60,458 and 3,625,146, respectively.
David said that the country’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 1.1 percent, well within the World Health Organization’s recommended rate of less than five percent.