Zambales’ weekly COVID-19 positivity rate slightly up after the holidays

The weekly COVID-19 positivity rate in Zambales increased after the holiday season, according to independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research. | joannaglibotINQ /PDI

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The weekly COVID-19 positivity rate in the province increased after the holiday season, according to independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research.

Citing data from the Department of Health, OCTA research said the province posted a 1.5-percent increase in its COVID-positivity rate between Dec. 31 and Jan. 7.Data showed that the province registered an 8.4-percent positivity rate on Jan. 7, higher than the 6.9 percent it recorded the previous week.FEATURED STORIES

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