Omicron BA.2.12 case's close contacts test negative

The close contacts of the Philippines' first case of the Omicron BA.2.12 subvariant, a 52-year-old Finnish woman, have shown no symptoms of COVID-19.

Six local contacts tested negative for the virus, while asymptomatic contacts were not tested according to current protocols.

Of the 30 close contacts on the commercial flight, three have already left the country.

The initial case had nine close contacts in Quezon City, five in Benguet, and the 30 individuals on the flight to Manila.

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