Manila Bulletin
DOH detects 16 new cases of Delta variant in PH
The Philippines has detected 16 new cases of the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant, bringing the total to 35.
Of the 16 new cases, 11 are local transmissions, with six originating from Northern Mindanao, two from Metro Manila, one from Central Luzon, and two from Western Visayas.
One local case died, while the rest have recovered.
The age range of the affected individuals is from 14 to 79.
The remaining five new cases are returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) who arrived from Qatar and the United Kingdom.
The Department of Health (DOH) is collaborating with local health units and government agencies to ensure proper contact tracing and case management.
Border control measures are being heightened by the Bureau of Quarantine and the Department of Transportation to prevent further spread.
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