Manila Bulletin
DOH reports detection of 702 additional cases of COVID-19 variants
The Philippines has recorded 466 additional cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 1,273.
Out of the new cases, 442 were identified as local infections, 14 were returning overseas Filipinos, and 10 are still under verification.
Metro Manila reported the highest number of local Delta variant cases with 201, followed by Calabarzon with 49 and Central Luzon with 69.
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that among the newly reported Delta variant cases, only one is active, eight have passed away, and 457 have recovered.
The DOH has observed indications of community transmission of the Delta variant in Metro Manila and Calabarzon, signifying a spread without traceable links between cases.
The agency is continuing to analyze sequencing results from other regions to determine the extent of community transmission nationwide.
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