The seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate continued to decrease in several areas in the country, with that of the National Capital Region now down to 13.9%, based on the data shown by independent monitoring group OCTA Research.
Shoppers gather in Divisoria Market in Manila on Sunday, December 11, 2022, to purchase gifts for their loved ones for Christmas. OCTA Research said the seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro manila went down to 13.9% on Dec. 17, 2022. DANNY PATA
OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David showed that NCR’s positivity rate — or the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 among the total number of individuals tested —“It looks like the BQ.1 wave is receding in time for a Happy Holiday,” David said in a tweet. In Visayas and Mindanao, positivity rates decreased in Aklan, Bohol, Capiz, Cebu, Davao del Norte, Leyte, Oriental Mindoro, and South Cotabato.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
92% of Filipinos approve of gov't COVID-19 response –OCTA Q4 surveyAt least 92% of adult Filipinos approved of the national government response in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a 2022 fourth quarter survey taken by independent group OCTA research.
Read more »
OCTA sees up to 1,200 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 18The recorded new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines may go as high as 1,200 on Sunday, December 18, based on the projections of independent monitoring group OCTA Research.
Read more »
Metro Manila logs highest COVID cases on Dec. 17 - BusinessWorld OnlineTHE CAPITAL region Metro Manila recorded the most number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections among all areas nationwide on Dec. 17, pandemic monitoring group OCTA said on Sunday. The National Capital Region (NCR), whose positivity rate had increased recently, accounted for 471 of the 1,196 cases recorded on Saturday, OCTA fellow Fredegusto P. […]
Read more »
DOH logs 973 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 17,900The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday recorded 973 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total nationwide caseload to 4,056,239.
Read more »
Over 592,000 health workers yet to get 2nd booster shot vs Covid-19—DOHThe Department of Health (DOH) said that more than 592,000 health workers in the country have yet to receive their second booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Read more »
Streets deserted in China's cities as new COVID surge looms(1st UPDATE) China is currently in the first of an expected three waves of COVID-19 cases this winter, according to the country's chief epidemiologist, Wu Zunyou.
Read more »