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Ramp up vax, impose stricter border controls: DOH adviser

VACCINES STILL WORK. Infectious diseases expert, Dr. Edsel Salvana, also a member of the Department of Health Technical Advisory Group, speaks to President Rodrigo Duterte during the Talk to the People on Monday (Nov. 29, 2021). Salvana is pushing for the ramping up of vaccination amid the threat of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. (Presidential Photo) MANILA - An infectious diseases expert and member of the Department of Health (DOH) Technical Advisory Group is pushing for the ramping up of vaccination against the coronavirus amid the looming threat of the Omicron variant now wreaking havoc across Europe. During the Talk to the People of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dr. Edsel Salvana said the newly identified variant may be less susceptible to vaccines in preventing infection but the efficacy would not be "zero". "Mababawasan lang (It is reduced) if ever and we still expect that the vaccines will continue to protect against severe disease. Sabi rin naman ....

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Still not clear if Omicron attacks certain age group: DOH

MANILA - A health official on Monday said there is still no evidence showing that the newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron is more likely to infect the younger population or cause severe symptoms. Department of Health Epidemiology Bureau officer-in-charge Director Alethea de Guzman said further studies are needed to better understand Omicron's transmissibility, infectivity and effect on vaccine efficacy. "Base sa pag-aaral, hindi natin makikita kung mas apektado nito ang isang age group at kung mas magiging severe case o mas magiging mataas ang tiyansa ng pagkamatay sa mga kaso na may (Based on studies, we cannot see yet if the variant affects a certain age group or if it causes severe symptoms or if it causes higher chances of death) Omicron variant," de Guzman said in an online briefing. Early news reports said the Omicron variant infected individuals below 40 years old and its symptoms are mild fatigue, headaches, and slight fever compared to that of the De ....

Hong Kong , United Kingdom , Czech Republic , South Africa , Department Of Health Epidemiology Bureau , World Health Organization , Health Epidemiology Bureau , Director Alethea De Guzman , Four Door , Entry Strategy , Manilaa Health Official On Monday Said There Is Still No Evidence Showing That The Newly Identified Coronavirus Variant Omicron More Likely To Infect Younger Population Or Cause Severe Symptoms Department Of Epidemiology Bureau Officer In Charge Director Alethea De Guzman Further Studies Are Needed Better Understand 39s Transmissibility , Nfectivity And Effect On Vaccine Efficacy Quot Base Sa Pag Aaral , Indi Natin Makikita Kung Mas Apektado Nito Ang Isang Age Group At Magiging Severe Caseo Mataas Tiyansa Ng Pagkamatay Sa Mga Kaso Na May Based On Studies , E Cannot See Yet If The Variant Affectsa Certain Age Group Or It Causes Severe Symptoms Higher Chances Of Death Omicron , Uot De Guzman Said In An Online Briefing Early News Reports The Omicron Variant Infected Individuals Below 40 Years Old And Its Symptoms Are Mild Fatigue , Nd Slight Fever Compared To That Of The Delta Variant Omicron Was First Detected On Nov 21 In Botswana , Hong Kong , Nd South Africa It Was Designated Asa Variant Under Monitoring On Nov 24 And Classified Of Concern 26 Quot With 50 Mutations Overall , 0 Of Which Are In The Spike Region , T Is Possible That The Omicron Variant May Cause Increased Transmissibility And Immune Invasion , Uot De Guzman Said According To The World Health Organization Who , Esearchers In South Africa And Around The World Are Conducting Studies To Better Understand Many Aspects Of Omicron Regarding Transmissibility , He Who Said It Was Not Yet Clear Whether Is More Transmissible Compared To Other Variants , Ncluding Delta Quot The Number Of People Testing Positive Has Risen In Areas South Africa Affected By This Variant , Ut Epidemiologic Studies Are Underway To Understand If It Is Because Of Omicron Or Other Factors , Uot It Said In An Update Posted On Its Website Nov 28 Is Also Not Yet Clear Whether Infection With Omicron Causes More Severe Disease Compared To Infections Other Variants ,