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COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR climbs to 14.3%, but deaths, hospital admissions remain low – OCTA

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 29)— Metro Manila has recorded another increase in its COVID-19 positivity rate, but deaths and hospital admissions due to the virus remain low, according to OCTA Research.

In his latest report released late Friday, OCTA fellow Guido David said the capital region’s weekly positivity rate climbed to 14.3% as of April 27.

This is up from the 9% logged a week ago.

“The good news is that deaths and hospitalizations in the NCR have remained low at 22%,” David said.

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