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Entire PHL now at “critical risk” as Omicron declared “dominant variant”; 3,663% growth in COVID cases noted

But those infected with Omicron variant exhibiting “less severe” symptoms, faster incubation period, says DOH   (Eagle News) – The entire country is now considered under “critical risk” as the Omicron variant is declared as the dominant COVID-19 variant in the Philippines, according to the Department of Health. In fact, the highly infectious Omicron variant has overtaken the Delta variant as of the latest genome sequencing data, said Health Secretary Francisco Duque III noting that […]