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Alert levels for December out, nearly all areas under level 2

The government announced on Monday (Nov. 30) the latest alert classifications nationwide and assured that authorities continue to monitor developments regarding the Omicron variant.

About 8 villages in Dinagat Islands breach 50% full vax rate

BUTUAN CITY – A least eight barangays in the province of Dinagat Islands have achieved a vaccination rate of more than 50% among its residents as of Nov. 28.

Omicron COVID-19 variant poses downside risks to U.S. economy: Fed chief

The recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of the Omicron variant pose downside risks to U.S. employment and economic activity and increased uncertainty for inflation, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a written testimony released Monday (Nov. 29) afternoon.

PH hits 2.55-M jabs during first day of National Vaccine Days

PASAY CITY - The Philippines hit a daily record-high of 2.55 million COVID-19 jabs on Monday (Nov. 29) during the launching of the government’s three-day National Vaccination Days.

DOH: Omicron may or may not be more transmissible than Delta

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday (Nov. 29) said the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, may or may not be possibly more transmissible than Delta.

Comelec: Cancellation of 2022 elections amid new COVID-19 variant not possible

As the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron continues in different countries, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday (Nov. 29) answered whether it is possible for the 2022 Elections to be cancelled in case the new variant enters the Philippines.

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