Manila Bulletin
No local case of Delta variant so far in PH -- PGC exec
An expert from the UP National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated that there are no local cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant in the Philippines as of June 26, 2021.
The 17 reported cases of the Delta variant in the country were all foreign travelers who recently arrived.
Dr. Eva Maria dela Paz highlighted that the Delta variant is 60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant and can lead to more severe conditions.
Vaccines from AstraZeneca and Pfizer remain effective, offering about 60% to 80% protection against COVID-19 with two doses.
Globally, the Delta variant is contributing to a rise in cases, even in highly vaccinated nations, emphasizing the urgency of vaccination efforts.
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Department of Health Undersecretary and treatment czar Leopoldo Vega confirmed that no local cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant have been detected in the Philippines to date.
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A public health expert has stated that there is no current community transmission of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines.
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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasizing that vaccines are the best defense against the highly transmissible Delta variant, including its subvariants like Delta Plus.
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Two doses of COVID-19 vaccines are "strongly protective" against the Delta variant, with protection against severe disease and death remaining high.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is urging local government units (LGUs) to be on heightened alert and enforce strict border controls to prevent the further entry and spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant.
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