The positivity rate is not the only factor that should be looked at in order to evaluate the Covid-19 situation in the country as there are other indicators affecting the trend of infections, the DOH reminded the public. | ManilaBulletin READ:
To note, the positivity rate is the percentage of individuals who test positive for Covid-19 out of the total number of people who have been tested.
“The positivity rate is not the sole criterion in monitoring our Covid-19 situation. There are many factors or measures to consider as to an area’s increase in Covid-19 cases,” it added.“We reiterate that we must keep an eye on our healthcare utilization rates and monitor the situation in our admissions in the hospitals,” it said.
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