DOH: Development on XE Omicron variant being monitored

THE Department of Health is closely coordinating with the World Health Organization with regards to the XE variant that is reportedly linked to the Omicron strain of Sars-CoV-2, which causes the coronavirus disease .According to the WHO, it was a recombinant and a mutant of the BA.1 and BA.2 sub-variants of Omicron.

It said XE will remain to be recognized as an Omicron variant until “significant differences in transmission and disease characteristics, including severity, may be reported.” “Observation and monitoring are still ongoing on whether the variant would be categorized as a sub-variant of Omicron or a new variant to be named by WHO should it display any significant change in characteristics,” the DOH said in a statement.The agency called on the public to get not only their primary series of Covid-19 vaccines but also the booster doses.

“In this light, the DOH reminds the public that vaccines, in addition to adhering to the minimum public health standards and now, more importantly, everyone, especially our elderly, the immunocompromised, those with comorbidities, and children are highly encouraged to get vaccinated and boosted,” it said.The DOH recorded on Sunday, April 3, an additional of 690 Covid-19 cases, bringing the total tally to 3,679,629.

So far, over 65 million individuals have been fully vaccinated in the country, while more than 64 million have received the first dose and 12 million got booster shots.SunStar website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the SunStar management and its affiliates. SunStar reserves the right to delete, reproduce, or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate will automatically be deleted.

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

DOH coordinating with WHO regarding 'Omicron XE'The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is in constant coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding XE, a possible new coronavirus variant linked to the more transmissible Omicron. Thejasperjanboy punyeta... DOHgovph
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »

DoH eyes annual Covid-19 shotsTHE Department of Health (DoH) is studying the possibility of giving free anti-Covid-19 shots once a year.In a radio interview on Monday, Health Undersecretary and National... no, thank u
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »

DOH records 373 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 37KThe Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported 373 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 3,678,968.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »

DOH coordinating with WHO regarding 'Omicron XE'The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is in constant coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding XE, a possible new coronavirus variant linked to the more transmissible Omicron. Thejasperjanboy punyeta... DOHgovph
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »