Philippines detects Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 in Metro Manila, Puerto Princesa

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Voters queuing at a poll precinct at Pinyahan Elementary School amid sweltering heat and malfunctioning of vote counting machines at Diliman, Quezon City on election day, May 9, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday it has detected 14 cases of the BA.2.12.1 Omicron subvariant in Metro Manila and Palawan.

 

The country’s first two BA.2.12.1 cases were from the capital region, while 12 cases were detected in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a briefing. All of them completed vaccination against COVID-19.

 

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