COVID-19 positivity rate down in Metro Manila, most Luzon provinces — OCTA
MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate of Metro Manila has declined to 12.9% over the weekend, while nearly all provinces in Luzon likewise saw a decrease in their positivity rates, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research Group said Monday.
OCTA fellow Guido David said Metro Manila’s positivity rate decreased to 12.9% on August 27 from 14.6% on August 20.
“NCR (National Capital Region) positivity rate decreased from 14.6% (Aug 20) to 12.9% (Aug 27). Nearly all provinces in Luzon had a decrease in positivity rate,” he said in a Twitter post.
NCR positivity rate decreased from 14.6% (Aug 20) to 12.9% (Aug 27). Nearly all provinces in Luzon had a decrease in positivity rate. Bataan decreased to less than 10%. PR decreased but remained very high in Albay, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Isabela, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac. pic.twitter.com/RSngxhxo4P
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) August 29, 2022
David noted that Bataan’s positivity rate declined from 10.5% on August 20 to 8.8% on August 27, making it the sole province to have a positivity rate of less than 10%.
David added that while the positivity rates of Albay, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Isabela, La Union, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac declined, it remained “very high.”
“Bataan decreased to less than 10%. PR decreased but remained very high in Albay, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Isabela, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac,” David said.
On Sunday, David said the weekly average of COVID-19 cases nationwide decreased by 15% while the national positivity rate also declined.
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