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Region 2 detects new Delta variant cases
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 561 additional cases of the Delta variant in the Philippines, bringing the total to 1,789.
Of the new cases, 473 were local, 31 were returning overseas Filipinos, and 12 are still under verification.
Among the total 1,789 Delta variant cases, six remain active, five individuals have died, and 505 have recovered.
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) detected 32 new Delta variant cases from samples tested on August 25 and 26, with 30 recovered and two deaths.
The country also reported 73 more Alpha variant cases, bringing the total to 2,395, with all new cases having recovered.
Additionally, there are now 2,669 Beta variant cases and an unspecified number of P.3 variant cases.
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