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News > Nation
Covid positivity rate in Metro Manila now 25%
By Kristina Maralit
May 16, 2023 12:42 am

THE weekly Covid-19 positivity rate for the National Capital Region (NCR) went up to 25.4 percent as of May 13, independent research firm OCTA Research said.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David noted that Metro Manila's positivity rate, or the number of individuals who yielded positive results from among those who were tested for the virus, increased by 2.7 points from the 22.7 percent registered last May 6.

Some pedestrians are seen wearing their mask while crossing a footbridge in Litex Commonwealth avenue. Weekly Covid-19 positivity rate for the National Capital Region (NCR) went up to 25.4 percent as of May 1.Photos by John Orven Verdote

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