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MANILA, Philippines — Although it remained at a low level, the seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila increased from 1.8 to 2.1 percent between March 1 and March 8, the Octa Research Group said Friday.
Octa Research fellow Guido David, in a social media post, noted that despite the uptick in the positivity rate, it remained below five percent, which is the World Health Organization’s threshold indicating containment of the coronavirus.
NCR 7-day positivity rate increased from 1.8% as of March 1 to 2.1% as of March 8, 2023. The positivity rate remained LOW, below 5%. #COVID19 #Covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @dzrhnews @News5PH @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @allangatus @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/7FrM68cbY5
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) March 10, 2023
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The Department of Health reported on Thursday 162 fresh COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of active cases across the country to 9,017.
The COVID-19 death toll in the Philippines now stands at 66,188 with 12 new deaths recorded.