MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate nationwide slightly went down to 3.3 percent, according to Octa Research fellow Guido David on Sunday.
Based on daily numbers posted by David, it can be noted that the positivity rate nationwide progressively rose from March 10 at 2.6 percent to 3.4 percent on March 17, before decreasing to the latest number.
Mar 18 2023 DOH reported 169 new cases 9 deaths (2 in NCR) 177 recoveries 9270 active cases. 3.3% nationwide positivity rate. 41 cases in NCR, 27 in Davao del Sur. Projecting 150-200 new cases on 3.19.23. #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @News5PH @ali_sotto @dzrhnews @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/eHEM99rHEM
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) March 19, 2023
The latest rate reflects the 169 fresh infections recorded on Saturday, with active cases currently at 9,270 and deaths at 66,265, based on the Department of Health’s (DOH) online COVID-19 tracker.
According to David, 41 of these cases were recorded in Metro Manila, while 27 were in Davao del Sur.
With this, David projects the DOH to record 150 to 200 new cases on Sunday, March 19.
The DOH is set to release its weekly record of COVID-19 infections on Monday, March 20.
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