Manila Bulletin
More Delta COVID-19 virus variant cases detected --- DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 177 new cases of the Delta variant, bringing the Philippines' total to 627.
Of the new Delta cases, 144 are local infections, with the National Capital Region (NCR) having the highest number of cases at 90.
The DOH also reported an additional 102 Alpha variant cases and 59 Beta variant cases.
The country's total number of Alpha variant cases has reached 2,195, while Beta variant cases are now at 2,421.
Among the newly reported Delta cases, 173 have recovered, one has died, and three are still under verification.
The DOH continues to monitor the spread of various COVID-19 variants across the country.
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