COVID-19 cases in Luzon HUCs continue downward trend —OCTA

The COVID-19 cases in highly urbanized cities in Luzon maintained a downward trend as of Monday, the OCTA Research said Tuesday.

“Cases continue to trend downward with negative growth rates and low reproduction numbers,” the OCTA said in its update.

In a Twitter post, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said Angeles, Dagupan, Lucena, and Olongapo improved to low risk for COVID-19.

Angeles, Dagupan, Lucena, Olongapo improved to low risk while Baguio City and Puerto Princesa improved to moderate risk. Naga and Santiago remained at moderate risk @dzbb @DZAR1026 @dzrhnews @allangatus @News5PH @NewsRmn @dwiz882 @ali_sotto @ABSCBNNews @PhilstarNews @dzme_1530khz pic.twitter.com/euAXoARVQR

— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) February 14, 2022

Baguio City and Puerto Princesa improved to moderate risk, while Naga and Santiago remained at moderate risk.

However, the OCTA data showed that Baguio City has a high average daily attack rate (ADAR) at 21.17 and a high positivity rate at 18%.

ADAR means a seven-day average number of new cases per 100,000 people, while positivity rate refers to the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 among the total number of individuals tested, the OCTA said.

Naga and Puerto Princesa have a very high positivity rate at 28% and 49% respectively.

Meanwhile, Santiago has a high positivity rate at 12%.

On Monday,  the Philippines reported 2,730 new COVID-19 infections, which pushed the total cases to 3,639,942. Of the number, 76,609 are active cases.—AOL, GMA News