DOH Confirms 190 Cases of COVID-19 XBC Variant in PH, Deaths Recorded

COVID-19 XBC VARIANT – The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 190 cases of the XBC variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously said that the world is in a much better situation now with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic but countries must remain vigilant. While the end of the pandemic is in sight according to the international body, it also stressed that it has yet to come. Recently, in the Philippines, DOH confirmed 190 cases of the COVID-19 XBC variant. This variant is said to be a combination of the BA.2 omicron sublineage and the delta variant. Five (5) deaths were recorded due to the said variant of coronavirus. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, the health department admitted that they expect the cases to surge again but does not consider closing of borders again now. Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire stressed that “we should all live with the virus” and must learn to adapt in a changing situation. Based on the report, DOH assured that hospital admissions are managed.

New COVID-19 Symptoms: Loss Of Taste, Loss Of Smell

UK Health Experts Adds New COVID-19 Symptoms: Loss Of Smell And Taste

NEW COVID-19 SYMPTOMS – The United Kingdom’s government made a new advisory on Monday regarding the new coronavirus.

Months after the discovery of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, new symptoms have been discovered. Previously, diarrhea was found to be a symptom of COVID-19 after traces of the virus were found in stool.

There were also studies which found traces of the virus in semen. Furthermore, the UK government announced:

New COVID-19 Symptoms: Loss Of Taste, Loss Of Smell
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From today, all individuals should self-isolate if they develop a new continuous cough or fever or anosmia,

According to an article from Anadolu, Anosmia is the loss or a change in your normal sense of smell. Additionally, it could also affect your sense of taste as the two are closely linked.

Previously, there were studies conducted linking COVID-19 to anosmia. However, the UK government said that they had no gathered enough evidence to be confident in its recommendation.

As per the report, they advised individuals who have lost their sense of taste and smell to isolate themselves for 14 days. Moreover, the statement was signed by the UK’s four chief medical officers.

Other countries such as the United States had previously added Ansomia to their list of symptoms. As such, some countries have criticized UK’s government for the delayed addition of the symptom to their list.

The prevalence is widespread. We used to see these patients occasionally but now we see them regularly.

If we had recognized this earlier, we would have reduced the spread. The reproduction rate of the virus would have been lower

Currently, the coronavirus has infected more than 4.73 million individuals worldwide. Along with this, at least 315,000 have succumbed to the virus with over 1.74 million recoveries.

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