Zambales records first Delta case in 2-year-old
Zambales has reported its first Delta variant case in a two-year-old child.
The asymptomatic child was exposed to his mother, who is a nurse and tested positive for COVID-19 earlier.
Specimens were sent to the Philippine Genome Center on August 5, with results confirming the Delta variant on August 23.
Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. ordered additional restrictions after receiving these results.
The governor also urged residents to strictly follow health protocols such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
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