Philippines detects 929 more Omicron subvariant cases

Updated WED · AUG 31, 2022 · 7:16 PM

The Philippines has detected 929 additional cases of various Omicron subvariants as of August 26 to 29.

Of these, 889 are BA.5 cases with the majority in Western Visayas (211 cases) and NCR (126 cases).

Other regions with significant numbers include Central Luzon (111), Bicol Region (74), CAR (74), Calabarzon (60), and Central Visayas (50).

There were also 16 new BA.4 cases reported across several regions.

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