Metro Manila’s COVID-19 positivity rate now below 20% – Octa Research

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s COVID-19 positivity rate further decreased to 19.9 percent as of May 30, from the previous week’s 24.4 percent, said Octra Research fellow Guido David on Thursday.

According to David, the present rate is now categorized as “moderate-risk” for COVID-19.

“COVID-19 hospital beds occupied decreased slightly over the same period, remaining at low occupancy,” he added.

NCR 7-day testing positivity rate decreased to 19.9% (moderate) as of May 30 2023. On May 23, it was at 24.4% (high). Covid-19 hospital beds occupied decreased slightly over the same period, and remaining at low occupancy. #covid19 @dzbb pic.twitter.com/XxiyXwwPaY

— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) June 1, 2023

Nationwide positivity rate at 23.9%
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 positivity rate in the country also decreased to 20.3, as of June 1, from the previous day’s 21.2 percent.

This rate reflected the Department of Health’…

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