Philippines' health department monitoring overseas arrivals as the threat of Omicron variant increases

Sixty three recently arrived Filipinos are currently under quarantine in facilities around the country. They arrived from Red List countries who are considered high risk for COVID-19.

PAL says flights to and from the Philippines will continue andis not affected by the Omicron Variant Source: AAP

Highlights

• Philippine health secretary Francisco Duque III says they are monitoring samples from overseas passengers in November
• Around one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine has arrived from France
• Face-to-face classes to continue in select Metro Manila schools

Bureau of Quarantine Deputy Chief, Director Roberto Salvador says they are doing well under quarantine. The country is on high alert as the threat of Omicron variant emerges.

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