OCTA: NCR positivity rate could mean 1k COVID cases, but peak expected 'soon'

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A bright July supermoon sets beyond the Metro Manila cityscape as seen from Antipolo, Rizal on Thursday morning, July 14, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — The newly-recorded positivity rate of 11.5% in Metro Manila could lead to 1,000 more cases of the coronavirus in the capital region, though the peak of the current surge is expected to happen soon, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research said Thursday. 

 

"A look at the plot of new COVID-19 cases in the NCR shows that the trend may have already peaked," OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said in a tweet advisory issued on behalf of the think tank. 

 

He was careful, however, to point out that more than a tenth of all tests are coming out positive in Metro Manila where the positivity rate has now increased to 11.5%. 

 

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