By Gabriela Baron
The COVID-19 positivity rate in the Philippines jumped to 24.3% as of May 20, according to OCTA Research Group.
The previous nationwide positivity rate was at 24.1% on May 18.
In a tweet, OCTA Research fellow said they are projecting around 1,700 to 1,900 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, May 21.
May 20 2023 DOH reported 2080 new cases, 13 deaths (0 in NCR) 2141 recoveries 16503 active cases. 24.3% nationwide positivity rate. 796 cases in NCR. Projecting 1700-1900 new cases on 5.21.23 #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @AthenaImperial_ @allangatus pic.twitter.com/6yNJHKIKw4
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 20, 2023
The positivity rate is the number of individuals testing positive for COVID-19.
As of May 20, there are currently 16,503 active COVID-19 cases in the country. – cf