DOH detects 633 more COVID-19 Delta variant cases | Inquirer News

DOH detects 633 more COVID-19 Delta variant cases

/ 11:04 AM October 18, 2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reorted that 633 more COVID-19 Delta variant cases were detected.

The DOH recently sequenced 748 samples, where 633 were Delta variant cases, three Alpha variant cases, and six Beta variant cases.

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With the latest figures, there are now 4,431 COVID-19 Delta variant cases detected in the country, along with 2,938 Alpha variant cases are 2,938, and 3,313 Beta variant cases.

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As of October 17,2021,  a total of 17,147 samples were sequenced, 88.46 percent or 15,168 were listed with lineages.

Incoming international travelers make up 962 or 5.61 percent of the sequenced samples.

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According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the Delta variant is present in all regions nationwide.

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Meanwhile, the presence of either Alpha or Beta COVID-19 variants are detected in all regions.

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