Covid-19 positivity rate, reproduction number in NCR down -- OCTA

By Red Mendoza

May 27, 2021 4:44 pm

THE National Capital Region's (NCR's) positivity rate has decreased to 10 percent over the past seven days, signifying a downward trend in the number of cases in the region, according to an independent research group.

In its May 27 update, OCTA Research said that while the current positivity rate remained 'acceptable', it is still not within the five percent threshold set by the World Health Organization to allow further reopening of economic sectors.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

'Potential catastrophe' looms as 'Pepito' nears Bicol; Signal No. 5 up in Catanduanes, No. 2 in Metro Manila

LOOK: Mapua Cardinals d. Arellano Chiefs, 75-69

'Evacuate now,' says DILG as Pepito storm surges threaten 23 provinces, Metro Manila

DSWD: 1.3M food packs prepositioned ahead of 'Pepito'

Indonesia mulls transfer of Filipino inmate on death row to PH prison

Signal No. 4 up in parts of Bicol as 'Pepito' intensifies into super typhoon

'Pepito' to intensify into super typhoon, threatens SLuzon, EVisayas–Pagasa