Manila Bulletin
DOH reports 289 more COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 289 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on December 16, bringing the total active cases to 10,095.
Of the active cases, 389 patients are in critical condition.
The DOH also recorded 380 recoveries and 47 new fatalities, increasing the total number of survivors to 2,776,425 and the death toll to 50,496.
This report comes shortly after the DOH confirmed the Philippines' first two Omicron variant cases, both of whom were returning travelers from Japan and Nigeria.
The DOH urged the public to strictly comply with minimum public health standards, get vaccinated if not yet vaccinated, and receive booster shots if eligible.
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