NCR COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 22.9% — Octa Research

By: Sofia Abrogar - 2 years ago

MANILA, Philippines— The National Capital Region (NCR) COVID-19 positivity rate has risen to 22.9 percent as of May 7, but the increasing trend is slowing down, according to OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David.

David explained in a Tuesday tweet that the 7-day positivity rate in the region increased by 5.1 percent since it was last recorded at 17.8 percent on April 30.

“The increasing trend is slowing down, and the peak could happen within the next week or so. The positivity rate could also miss the 25% mark,” he added.

NCR 7-day positivity rate increased slightly to 22.9% as of May 7 2023. It was at 17.8% on Apr 30. The increasing trend is slowing down, and the peak could happen within the next week or so. The positivity rate could also miss the 25% mark. #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 pic.twitter.com/RMorwLCVdw

— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 9, 2023

A total of 1,545 cases were also reported by the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, bringing the total tally to 12,161 active cases as of May 8. A total of 792 recoveries and zero deaths were also marked on Monday.

May 8 2023 DOH reported 1545 new cases, 0 deaths (0 in NCR) 792 recoveries 12161 active cases. 18.8% nationwide positivity rate. 677 cases in NCR. Projecting 600-700 new cases on 5.9.23 #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @AthenaImperial_ @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/fte2nvKFiq

— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 8, 2023

The DOH previously reported, however, that daily infection numbers as of May 1 to 7 are already double their projected range of 289 to 611 daily infections.

Half of the recorded infections were also marked critical or severe as of Monday.

READ: DOH: Weekly COVID-19 cases more than double at 9,465; 9 new deaths reported

In an April 25 briefing, the DOH explained that the positivity rate represents the number of individuals who tested positive among only those who took RT-PCR tests and is not representative of the country’s entire population.

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