Manila Bulletin
DOH announces local transmission of Omicron subvariant XBB, XBC variant
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed localized community transmission of the Omicron XBB subvariant and the XBC variant in specific regions of the Philippines.
These transmissions are not widespread across the entire country but are concentrated in certain areas, as indicated by collected data.
Localized transmission of the XBB subvariant has been observed in Western Visayas, while the XBC variant's local transmission is noted in Davao and Soccsksargen.
The DOH reported a total of 81 cases involving the XBB variant in Western Visayas and the Davao Region.
Out of the 81 XBB cases, 75 individuals have recovered, three are currently in isolation, and the health status of three others is still under verification.
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