Covid positivity rate in NCR up 14.6% – OCTA

THE positivity rate in the National Capital Region continues to rise, suggesting that coronavirus disease 2019 cases have not peaked in the region, according to OCTA Research.Based on the graph released by its senior research fellow, Dr. Guido David, the positivity rate hit 14.6 percent on July 20, as opposed to 14 percent last July 15 and 12 percent last July 17.

David said that it is not clear what is causing the upward trend, adding that with the increase.OCTA projects that around 3,000 new cases may be reported per day across the country on Friday, with 1,100 cases to be reported in NCR alone.David also noted that cases are now increasing in many parts of the country and urged the public to observe caution as the subvariants of Omicron remain immune-evasive.

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