MANILA — The nation’s positivity rate, or the number of individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), further dipped to 7.8 percent as of June 27.
In a Twitter post on Wednesday, OCTA Research Group fellow Dr. Guido David said the country’s positivity rate has been decreasing from 8.6 percent on June 23.
The figure went down further to 8.2 percent on June 24, to 8.1 percent on June 25, and to 8 percent on June 26.
David said the Department of Health (DOH) logged 297 new Covid-19 infections nationwide on Tuesday, with 63 cases from the National Capital Region (NCR).
These brought the total tally to 4,163,472, with 7,760 active cases, 4,089,229 recoveries, and 66,483 deaths.
Moreover, about 27 new cases of Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 or “Arcturus” cases and 46 fresh cases of other Omicron subvariant infections were recorded, specifically in Western Visayas, on June 23.
In a televised public briefing on Wednesday, Philippine Federation of Professionals Association Vice President 3 Dr. Benito Atienza said cases must still be monitored despite Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa’s plan to recommend the lifting of the Covid-19 state of public health emergency in the country.
Atienza said the alert level system must be maintained as it would serve as a guide for Filipinos, especially for health care workers and hospitals, regarding the country’s Covid-19 situation.
He also reminded everyone to get vaccinated, receive their booster shots, and observe public health protocols, such as wearing of face masks, physical distancing, and frequent hand washing. (PNA)