The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a decline in its COVID-19 positivity rate, reaching a "moderate" level on Tuesday at 19.9%, according to data from OCTA Research Group.
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
Dr. Guido David, a fellow at OCTA Research, reported that the seven-day testing positivity rate in the NCR decreased from a "high" risk of 24.4% on May 23 to 19.9% on May 30.
He also mentioned that the occupancy of hospital beds due to COVID-19 patients remained at a "low" level during the same period.
On Wednesday, the entire Philippines recorded 1,279 new COVID-19 cases, with an active caseload of 14,838.
May 31 2023 DOH reported 1279 new cases, 0 deaths, 1183 recoveries 14838 active cases. 21.2% 7-day positivity rate. 378 cases in NCR. Projecting 1400-1600 new cases on 6.1.23 #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @AthenaImperial_@allangatus @wengsalvacion pic.twitter.com/VwU1jtyEtt
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 31, 2023
