The COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) has climbed up to 22.9% as of May 7, according to Dr. Guido David, a member of OCTA Research.
However, he also pointed out that the increase in the positivity rate has slowed down from 17.8% on April 30, rising only by 5.1% in the last seven days.
David added that the peak of the trend might occur within the next week and the positivity rate could fall short of the 25% threshold.
“The increasing trend is slowing down, and the peak could happen within the next week or so. The positivity rate could also miss the 25% mark,” he said.
NCR 7-day positivity rate increased slightly to 22.9% as of May 7 2023. It was at 17.8% on Apr 30. The increasing trend is slowing down, and the peak could happen within the next week or so. The positivity rate could also miss the 25% mark. #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 pic.twitter.com/RMorwLCVdw
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 9, 2023
On Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,545 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total active cases to 12,161 as of May 8.
However, there were no fatalities, and 792 patients have recovered.
May 8 2023 DOH reported 1545 new cases, 0 deaths (0 in NCR) 792 recoveries 12161 active cases. 18.8% nationwide positivity rate. 677 cases in NCR. Projecting 600-700 new cases on 5.9.23 #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @AthenaImperial_ @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/fte2nvKFiq
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) May 8, 2023
It is worth noting that the daily infection numbers from May 1 to 7 are already double the DOH's projected range of 289 to 611 daily infections.
The DOH has previously explained that the positivity rate only represents the number of individuals who tested positive among those who took RT-PCR tests and does not reflect the entire population of the country.
