Philippines detects first two Omicron BA.5 cases

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A policeman carrying an automatic rifle stands guard with a colleague along a popular market street in Manila on June 1, 2022, as security forces are on heightened alert in the capital following the twin bombings in Basilan island, near Jolo, a stronghold of Islamist militants.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:26 p.m.) — The Philippines has detected its first cases of the more infectious Omicron BA.5 subvariant, the Department of Health announced Friday.

 

The cases

• The subvariant was detected in two people from the same household in Central Luzon, according to the DOH.
   
• It is not known where they contracted the subvariant as they do not have a travel history, except going to their election precincts and office in Metro Manila.
   
• Both are fully vaccinated and have booster shots.
   
• Both developed mild symptoms, namely colds and coughs, last May 15 and immediately isolated until May 30. They are now asymptomatic and are recovered.
   
• Close contacts of the two patients with the subvariant are now undergoing isolation. One of them tested positive, while another tested negative.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/03/2185812/philippines-detects-first-two-omicron-ba5-cases

 

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[ChaiyaTH]

I detected a new case of BS peanut brains intelligence again too.

[bangon04]

sounds like we need a full lockdown....maybe it is time for martial law???