Manila Bulletin
DOH says there's 'high possibility' of local transmission' of Omicron variant in PH
The Philippines has confirmed ten new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, bringing the total to 14.
Three of these new cases are identified as local transmissions: two from the Bicol Region and one from Metro Manila.
The Department of Health (DOH) stated there is a high possibility of local transmission of the Omicron variant.
The DOH warned of a potential for exponential case growth due to decreased adherence to public health standards.
Breakthrough infections have occurred in vaccinated and boosted individuals, but symptoms are mostly mild or asymptomatic.
Metro Manila will be placed under Alert Level 3 from January 3 to 15, a change from Alert Level 2.
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