Manila Bulletin
Swab samples of 8 Covid-19 positive Filipinos from China sent to PGC for sequencing–DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has begun genome sequencing for eight Filipinos who returned from China and tested positive for COVID-19 to identify the specific variant they contracted.
The DOH is also coordinating with the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) to trace the close contacts of these individuals.
Samples from the eight Filipinos have been sent to the Philippine Genome Center for analysis.
Results of the genome sequencing are anticipated to be released by next week.
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