Philippines’ COVID-19 positivity rate down to 1.8% – OCTA

The country’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.8% on Friday, independent monitoring group OCTA Research said on Saturday.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that, according to the Department of Health (DOH), there were 156 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, 14 deaths (1 in NCR), 179 recoveries, and 9,626 active cases nationwide.

Feb 3 2023 DOH reported 156 new cases 14 deaths (1 in NCR) 179 recoveries 9626 active cases. 1.8% nationwide positivity rate. 53 cases in NCR. Projecting 100-150 new cases on 2.4.23. #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @ @dzrhnews @News5PH @ali_sotto @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/7eZPCIUW99

— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) February 3, 2023

The NCR had the most number of new cases at 53.

David said 100 to 150 new COVID-19 cases nationwide were expected on Saturday.

January's nationwide COVID-19 positivity rate was 5.7%.

As of Friday, the country’s COVID-19 tally was at 4,073,706, while the active infections increased to 9,626.

The DOH previously reported that regions with the most cases in the recent two weeks were the National Capital Region with 688, Calabarzon with 335, Western Visayas with 221, Davao Region with 208, and Central Luzon with 160.  — DVM, GMA Integrated News