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Pangasinan confirms 4 Omicron variant cases
Four individuals in Pangasinan who tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have successfully recovered after completing their isolation period.
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported that the surge in COVID-19 cases in the province is linked to the community transmission of the Omicron variant.
The recovered Omicron cases were located in Dagupan City, Urdaneta City, Sto. Tomas, and Mangatarem, and they experienced mild symptoms during their illness.
Pangasinan is currently under Alert Level 3 to manage the increase in cases, and the provincial government is prioritizing vaccination efforts.
As of January 17, over 1.6 million residents in Pangasinan have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Ilocos Region is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with Ilocos Norte also reporting one Omicron variant case.
Health officials emphasize the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant and urge the public to adhere to health protocols and get vaccinated.
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