The possible entry into the Philippines of 'Omicron XE' subvariant and the low rate of booster shot coverage of Filipinos have caused alarm among members of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP).
The possible entry into the Philippines of "Omicron XE" subvariant and the low rate of booster shot coverage of Filipinos have caused alarm among members of the Philippine College of Physicians .
[We are concerned because first, the sub-variant might possibly enter our country, and second, our booster shot coverage against COVID-19 is still low.] While experts are not yet seeing an uptick in cases in the country at present, Limpin warned that an uptick may be possible due to the entry of Omicron XE, which is linked to a more transmissible subvariant.
[Since a lot of people are out and because of the ongoing election campaign period, we fear that COVID-19 cases will go up.]” among other Omicron subvariants because of its transmissibility. But it might not affect the efficacy of current anti-COVID vaccines available.against the BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron sub-variants.