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MANILA, Philippines — Six areas in Luzon have seen an increased COVID-19 positivity rate, independent analytics group Octa Research reported on Monday.
In a Twitter post, Octa Research fellow Guido David said that the positivity rates in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan, and Rizal swelled in a one-week period or from September 10 to 17.
Weekly positivity rate in provinces in Luzon. Increases were observed in NCR (13.3% to 15.6%), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan, Rizal. The positivity rates improved in the rest of the provinces. Zambales had low positivity rate. #COVID @dzbb @DZAR1026 @allangatus @dzrhnews pic.twitter.com/1WRn17M2Tb
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) September 18, 2022
The following are the positivity rates of these areas:
National Capital Region – 13.3 percent to 15.6 percent
Bulacan – 11.5 percent to 16.1 percent
Cavite – 13.9 percent to 16.6 percent
Laguna – 9.8 percent to 10.7 percent
Pangasinan – 6.9 percent to 8 percent
Rizal – 17.4 percent to 18.7 percent
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Meanwhile, the positivity rates of other provinces in Luzon have decreased.
Tarlac has the highest positivity rate at 33.2 percent, while Zambales has the lowest at 4.4 percent.
Only Zambales’ positivity rate is considered “low” in Luzon.
The recommended COVID-19 positivity rate threshold of the World Health Organization is five percent.