DOH detects 32 more Omicron BA.5 cases

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health has detected 32 additional cases of Omicron BA.5 subvariant, which is said to be more contagious than its other versions.

According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Wednesday, the new BA.5 cases are from:

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Region 6 – 21 cases

Region 4A – 4 cases

National Capital Region – 4 cases

Region 3 – 3 cases

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