DOH confirms the Philippines’ first two cases of the B.1617 COVID-19 variant originated in India
The B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 first found in India has reached the Philippines, the Department of Health announced Tuesday. Two travelers tested positive for B.1.617. The B.1.617 variant, which has been growing more common in India, is now officially a “variant of concern,” the World Health Organization said. “We are classifying this as a variant … Read more