(UPDATE) The Philippines has “overcome” its worst coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) surge, which was driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant, according to the Department of Health (DoH).

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Friday daily Covid-19 cases have been slashed by half in just two weeks.

From 6,034 cases on February 4 to 10, it slipped to 2,876 cases on February 11 to 17, Vergeire said.

On Friday, the DoH reported 2,232 new Covid-19 cases, a significant drop.

READ MORE: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/02/18/news/ph-overcomes-worst-covid-surge-doh/1833419

By Red Mendozaand Kristina Maralit

February 19, 2022

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