Manila Bulletin
MHD traces people exposed to two cases of Delta variant in Manila; one turns out positive
One of 36 close contacts in Manila of Delta variant cases has tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Isko Moreno clarified that two of the initial Delta variant cases were Manila residents, while the third case was from another province.
The other 35 close contacts tested negative for the virus.
Moreno stated that the single positive contact may not be a carrier of the Delta variant due to low viral content, and will not undergo genome sequencing.
The Philippines has recorded 35 Delta variant cases, with 11 local cases and three deaths.
As of now, Mayor Moreno confirmed there are no active Delta variant cases detected in the City of Manila.
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