The positivity rate of COVID-19 in Metro Manila has hit 50%, the OCTA Research Group said on Saturday (Jan. 8), based on the data released by the Department of Health last Thursday (Jan. 6).
In a tweet, Dr. Guido David of OCTA, said the growth in positivity rate has not yet slowed down.
NCR positivity rate reached 50%, likely to exceed 50% by January 7 (today’s data). pic.twitter.com/y9i7t0dl5k
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) January 8, 2022
“The growth in positivity rate has not yet slowed down and looks like to increase over 50% by Jan. 7. While cases continue to climb in the NCR, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon, cases are also starting to increase in many other parts of the country,” David tweeted.
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: As of Jan. 8, the DOH reported 26,458 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,936,875 with 102,017 active cases.
DOH also announced 1,656 new recoveries, totaling 2,782,723. Meanwhile, 265 more have died, raising the death toll to 52,135. pic.twitter.com/jKNkU44lNp
— PTVph (@PTVph) January 8, 2022
On Jan. 8, the Philippines recorded its highest count of daily new cases at 26,458. The health department said 43.7% of the 77,004 tested nationwide, based on Jan. 6 reports, turned out positive for the disease. — Report from Mark Fetalco/PG-ag
