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DOH: Positivity rates in Metro Manila, 3 other regions exceed WHO benchmark


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Residents splash and spray water over pedestrians as they take part in celebrations of their patron saint, John the Baptist, in San Juan City, Metro Manila, on Thursday, June 24, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday that COVID-19 positivity rates in Metro Manila and three other regions surpassed the threshold set by the World Health Organization.

 

Latest data from the DOH showed that the national positivity rate, or the percentage of infected people out of all tested, increased to 6% from 4.1% the previous week.

 

In Metro Manila, the positivity rate climbed to 8.2% from 5.8%. Other regions with positivity rates exceeding 5% were Calabarzon (7%), Mimaropa (6.6%) and Western Visayas (6.4%).

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/01/2192333/doh-positivity-rates-metro-manila-3-other-regions-exceed-who-benchmark

 

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