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PH ready for possible Omicron variant wave: DOH exec
The Philippines is prepared to face a possible Omicron wave of COVID-19, according to Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega, the country's treatment czar.
Vega confirmed that the Philippines is experiencing a steady increase in COVID-19 cases, which he believes is the start of the Omicron wave.
For the past two days, the DOH reported over 4,000 new daily cases, with Sunday logging 4,600 infections, the highest since December 21, 2021.
He noted that while the Omicron variant typically causes mild illness, its high transmissibility could lead to a significant number of infections.
The country is enhancing its healthcare system's capacity, testing, and isolation protocols in anticipation of the surge.
Vega stated that healthcare utilization remains low, and hospitals are preparing to accommodate more COVID-19 patients.
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