Davao City recorded 30 new coronavirus cases on July 6, the highest daily log since March, the local COVID-19 task force reported. READ:
The positivity rate was 6.3%, which is higher than the 5% acceptable threshold, task force spokesperson Michelle B. Schlosser said over the city-run radio station.We previously averaged 1% to 1.5% positivity rate then it went up to three percent. From June 26 to July 2, we reached 5%. This week we have been averaging a 6% positivity rate. Admittedly, it is increasing daily,The city had 142 active cases as of July 6, based on data from the Department of Healths medical facilities.
Ms. Schlosser said a continued increase in coronavirus disease 2019 cases could put the city under a stricter alert level by July 16.If we want to remain under alert level 1 , we have to contribute. In contributing, we have to follow the minimum public health standards, which are wearing face masks and observing hand hygiene.
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