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PH detects 889 new cases of Omicron BA.5 subvariant
The Philippines has detected 889 more cases of the Omicron BA.5 subvariant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Of the 886 local BA.5 cases, Western Visayas reported the highest number with 211, followed by the National Capital Region (NCR) with 126.
There were also 16 additional BA.4 cases detected in various regions.
Four cases of the BA.2.12.1 variant were identified in Cagayan Valley, Zamboanga Peninsula, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.
Two cases of the BA.2.75 subvariant were found in Western Visayas and Central Visayas.
The reported cases are based on genome sequencing results from August 26 to 29.
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