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

Popular

Malacañang urges caution on calls to expel Chinese envoy

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday acknowledged calls for action against Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his...

Malacañang: Armed group sheltering Sen. dela Rosa a threat to nat’l security

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After several months of manhunt operations, authorities said that they have already identified the whereabouts of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa,...

Malacañang presses probe into reported Atong Ang escape

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses in law enforcement after Interior Secretary Jonvic...

PBBM, Japan reaffirm bilateral ties, regional cooperation

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to...