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DOH, WHO to investigate coronavirus variant first detected in Philippines
Public Health England (PHE) confirmed two cases of the P3 COVID-19 variant, first identified in the Philippines, within England.
One of the identified cases in England has a travel history, while the other is still under investigation.
The P3 variant possesses mutations E484K and N501Y, which are also present in other concerning variants.
The Department of Health (DOH) and World Health Organization (WHO) will team up to investigate the P.3 coronavirus variant.
The Philippines has so far recorded 98 cases with the P.3 variant, alongside cases of the UK, South Africa, and Brazil variants.
The country is battling a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases attributed to new variants, increased mobility, and relaxed adherence to health protocols.
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the detection of a COVID-19 variant, P3, which was first reported in the Philippines.
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Japanese health officials confirmed on March 12, 2021, the detection of a new COVID-19 variant in a traveler arriving from the Philippines.
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