The Philippines has detected 54 cases of Omicron subvariant XBB.1.9.1, which is classified by the World Health Organization as a "variant under monitoring," the Department of Health said.
Based on the sequenced positive samples by the University of the Philippines - Philippine Genome Center last April 3 to 11, only 39 cases of XBB.1.9.1 were shown. "The variant was initially flagged due to its increasing global prevalence and higher growth advantage. The variant has been detected in 63 countries or jurisdictions across six continents," the DOH said.
There is still "limited information" available at present regarding this Omicron subvariant, the DOH said.
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