PH confirms first 2 Omicron variant cases

Updated Fri, December 17, 2021 at 5:13 AM Published Wed, December 15, 2021 at 1:22 PM

The Philippines confirmed its first two imported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, one from Japan and another from Nigeria.

The case from Japan is a fully vaccinated returning overseas Filipino who arrived on December 1 and had symptoms of a cold and cough.

The sole close contact of the Japanese case, who was seated in the same business class section, tested negative for COVID-19.

The Nigerian national, who arrived on November 30, was unvaccinated and is the Philippines' second Omicron case.

All seven close contacts of the Nigerian national have tested negative for COVID-19, with the last contact's result verified.

The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public not to panic but to strictly comply with health standards and get vaccinated.

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