OCTA: Decrease in COVID-19 positivity rate seen in Metro Manila, Calabarzon

By Dianne Garcia

The seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila and Calabarzon dropped to 12.3%, the OCTA Research Group reported Monday, Oct. 24.

“As of Oct, 22, 2022 compared with Oct 15. Decreased in NCR (from 14.9% to 12.3%) and CALABARZON.” OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David said in a Tweet.

However, an increase in COVID-19 positivity rate was seen in Cagayan (13.6%), Iloilo (15.2%), Isabela (20.7%), La Union (20.9%), Misamis Oriental (23.2%), Pangasinan (15.6%), and Tarlac (50.6%). – gb

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