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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:11 p.m.) — The Philippines reported Wednesday its first two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has been classified as being “of concern” by the World Health Organization.

 

The Department of Health said two imported cases of the Omicron variant were detected from the 48 samples sequenced Tuesday.

 

One of the cases is a returning overseas Filipino who arrived from Japan on December 1 via Philippine Airlines PR 0427. The DOH said the individual is currently asymptomatic but had colds and cough upon arrival.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/12/15/2148165/philippines-reports-first-two-cases-omicron-variant

 

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