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Covid-19 cases in NegOr double; Omicron watch tightened
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Negros Oriental has doubled in the last four days, rising from 24 to 48 as of January 7, 2022.
Assistant Provincial Health Officer Dr. Liland Estacion stated that while no Omicron variant cases have been confirmed in the province, the current spike is likely caused by it due to its fast transmission.
Dr. Estacion urged the public to be vigilant and adhere to minimum health protocols, emphasizing the need to avoid large gatherings and non-essential trips.
The province remains under Alert Level 2, allowing for lesser restrictions compared to the strict quarantine measures of the third quarter of 2021.
Border control measures are being tightened in response to the increasing cases and the Omicron variant threat.
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