'Significant' rise in COVID-19 positivity rate seen in 4 Luzon provinces

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Passengers wait at a terminal station to take buses, which will take them back to their home provinces for Christmas holiday celebrations with family and loved ones, in Paranaque, Metro Manila on December 23, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila dropped to 11.5%, but it increased significantly in four Luzon provinces, the OCTA Research group reported Monday.

 

The percentage of people testing positive in the capital region was down to 11.5% on December 25 from 13.9% on December 17.

 

Meanwhile, “significant increase” in COVID-19 positivity rate was observed in Albay, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, and Pampanga.

 

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