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FLiRT variant detected in Philippines, but DOH says COVID-19 risk remains low

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | June 4, 2024 - 4:36pm

Recent sequencing by the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center detected two cases of KP.2, 2 cases of JN.1.18,...

Headlines

DOH says COVID-19 cases ‘mild, manageable’ despite uptick

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | May 29, 2024 - 12:32pm

The Philippines reported an average of only 202 COVID-19 cases daily for the week of May 14 to 20. 

Headlines

Philippines steps up screening for 'FLiRT' variants at entry points

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | May 27, 2024 - 2:32pm

The DOH confirmed the issuance of a memorandum directing Bureau of Quarantine stations to be on heightened alert for FLiRT...

Headlines

Explainer: What are COVID FLiRT variants?

By Kristofer Purnell | May 24, 2024 - 4:46pm

The DOH advised Filipinos to observe good respiratory hygiene, wash hands, choose less crowded areas, and ensure good airflow...

Health And Family

DOH: Philippines keeps low COVID-19 risk despite rise in cases

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | May 21, 2024 - 11:00am

While an uptick was observed, it was smaller than previous increases, and travel restrictions are not warranted, the DOH...

Headlines

Omicron subvariant FE.1 detected in Philippines

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | June 19, 2023 - 1:45pm

FE.1 is a sublineage of XBB added to the list of variants under monitoring by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and...

Headlines

What we know so far about COVID-19 variant Arcturus

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | April 26, 2023 - 10:19am

The country’s first confirmed case of XBB.1.16 was detected in Western Visayas. The DOH provided no additional details...

Headlines

Philippines detects new COVID-19 variant Arcturus

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | April 25, 2023 - 5:54pm

The subvariant, also known as Arcturus, has now been detected in 33 countries. It is driving a surge in COVID-19 cases in...

Headlines

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.9.1 detected in Philippines

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | April 14, 2023 - 9:11am

According to the Department of Health’s latest COVID-19 biosurveillance report, the country has 54 XBB.1.9.1 cases...

Headlines

What we know so far about the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | January 3, 2023 - 2:36pm

Here’s what we know and don’t know about the new COVID-19 subvariant.

Headlines