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ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Zamboanga Peninsula remains free from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health-Zamboanga Peninsula (DOH-9) reported Tuesday. "So far there is none (of the Omicron variant cases)," Dr. Joshua Brillantes, DOH-9 director, said. However, Brillantes said the local government units (LGUs) and hospital authorities should still be prepared to address any surge in Covid-19 cases amid the threat posed by the Omicron variant. Health experts said the Omicron variant, which was first found in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, is likely to spread more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. Brillantes noted that the Philippines has detected a total of 43 Omicron variant cases, mostly from international travelers based on the report of the Philippine Genome Center. Of the total cases, 35 are asymptomatic, seven are symptomatic and the remaining one is unknown. "What we have prepared before should be strengthened," ....

Zamboanga Peninsula , Province Of Zamboanga Sibugay , Joshua Brillantes , Philippine Genome Center , Department Of Health , Health Zamboanga Peninsula , South Africa , Philippine Genome , Zamboanga City The Peninsula Remains Free From Omicron Variant Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Covid 19 , He Department Of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Doh 9 Reported Tuesday Quot So Far There Is None The Omicron Variant Cases , Uot Dr Joshua Brillantes , Oh 9 Director , Said However , Rillantes Said The Local Government Units Lgus And Hospital Authorities Should Still Be Prepared To Address Any Surge In Covid 19 Cases Amid Threat Posed By Omicron Variant Health Experts , Hich Was First Found In South Africa On Nov 24 , S Likely To Spread More Easily Than The Original Sars Cov 2 Virus Brillantes Noted That Philippines Has Detecteda Total Of 43 Omicron Variant Cases , Ostly From International Travelers Based On The Report Of Philippine Genome Center Total Cases , 15 Are Asymptomatic , Even Are Symptomatic And The Remaining One Is Unknown Quot What We Have Prepared Before Should Be Strengthened , Uot Brillantes Said , Oting That The Zamboanga Peninsula Has Experienced Surges In Covid 19 Cases Twice Past Two Years He Said Temporary Treatment And Management Facilities Of Lgus Should Remain Functional While Hospitals Were Advised To Come Up With An Expandable Accommodation Quot They Be Ready Expand Beds Intensive Care Unit Spaces When Needed , Uot He Said Meanwhile , He Region Has Registered 49 , 718 Total Cumulative Cases Of Covid 19 Since The Start Pandemic In 2020 Brillantes Said Zamboanga Peninsula Has So Far Logged 47 , 259 Recoveries Markinga Recovery Rate Of 95 05 Percent , Ith 186 Active Cases And 2 ,