Four cases of the Omicron subvariant BF.7 have been detected in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday.
The agency further said current evidence does not suggest any difference in severity or clinical manifestations between the BF.7 and the original Omicron variant.
“The Department of Health reiterates the need to put more emphasis on other factors such as wearing of best-fitting face masks, isolating when sick, doubling-up protection via vaccines and boosters, and ensuring good airflow,” the DOH said in a statement. “If such factors will be adhered to and implemented by ourselves immediately, decline in cases may be observed sooner,” it added.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DOH logs 823 new COVID-19 cases WednesdayThe Department of Health on Wednesday logged 823 new COVID-19 cases, an increase from Tuesday&39;s total after four straight days of new decreasing new cases.
Read more »
DOH reports 1,031 new Covid-19 casesThe Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Dec. 22, registered 1,031 more cases of Covid-19.
Read more »
DOH assures release of Covid-19 allowance for health workers in Western VisayasThe Department of Health (DOH) has assured the release of the Covid-19 allowance for health workers across the Western Visayas region.
Read more »
Rappler recognized by DOH for its public health reportingRappler's Bonz Magsambol and Sofia Tomacruz are recognized for their 'delivery of accurate and timely information and invaluable contribution to responsible journalism in public health'.
Read more »
DOH encourages health workers to take 2nd Covid-19 boosterThe Department of Health (DOH) encouraged health workers to receive their second Covid-19 booster shot.
Read more »
China ‘reclamation’ cited, but embassy calls it ‘fake news’China has been carrying out reclamation at four previously unoccupied features in the Spratly Islands, including two that are claimed by the PH, in what “Western officials” said were efforts by Beijing to change the status quo in the South China Sea.
Read more »