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29 of 119 Delta variant cases in PH unvaccinated: DOH
Twenty-nine out of 119 confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the Philippines are unvaccinated, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Of the 13 vaccinated individuals with the Delta variant, six had received two doses and seven had received one dose, with most experiencing mild or asymptomatic cases.
Two of the three recorded deaths due to the Delta variant were among the unvaccinated.
The DOH is urging the public to get vaccinated, emphasizing that vaccination offers better protection against COVID-19 variants.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the DOH is still analyzing data to determine if the country is experiencing community transmission of the Delta variant, rather than just local transmission.
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