The latest data released by OCTA Research on Thursday showed that the COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) has fallen below the 10% threshold, reaching 9.4% as of Tuesday.
Dr. Guido David, a fellow at OCTA Research, highlighted that NCR's seven-day testing positivity rate decreased from 14.6% on June 6 to 9.4% on June 13.
"NCR 7-day testing positivity rate decreased below 10%, to 9.4% as of June 13, 2023. It was at 14.6% on June 6," he wrote.
The positivity rate refers to the percentage of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 out of the total number of individuals tested.
Additionally, hospital bed occupancy in the NCR slightly decreased from 25.5% to 24.1% during the same period.
Dr. David emphasized that NCR remains at a "low risk" level for COVID-19.
"Over the same period, hospital bed occupancy in the NCR decreased from 25.5% to 24.1%. NCR remained at LOW RISK," he added.
Moreover, on Wednesday, the entire Philippines recorded 468 new COVID-19 cases, marking the second consecutive day with fewer than 500 cases. The nationwide active caseload also declined to 9,843 from 10,108 on Tuesday.
NCR 7-day testing positivity rate decreased below 10%, to 9.4% as of June 13 2023. It was at 14.6% on June 6. Over the same period, hospital bed occupancy in the NCR decreased from 25.5% to 24.1%. NCR remained at LOW RISK. #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 pic.twitter.com/pvFhpoGIuk
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) June 15, 2023
