The Philippine Army's main headquarters in Taguig City reiterated strict adherence to health protocols in a virtual meeting today, December 7, in light of the threat posed by the COVID-19 caused by the new Corona Virus Omicron variant.
Army Operations Center Chief Maj. Christian Agonos led the virtual meeting attended by infectious disease control officers from HPA offices and units.
The Office of the Army Chief Surgeon (OACS), in the said meeting, reiterated strict adherence to minimum health standards, continued vaccination efforts, and preparation of medical facilities and personnel to manage a possible surge.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Ritchiemel Caballes, Acting Commander of the 191st Military Police Battalion of the Installation Management Command, reiterated the "no vaccination, no entry" rule at Fort Bonifacio and the continuing strict implementation of minimum health protocols within the camp.
From a weekly peak of 196 new confirmed cases from August 9 to 15, 2021, Army's General Hospital recorded just four new confirmed cases from November 30 to December 6, 2021.
The Omicron variant, which was first reported by South African scientists late last month, is still being studied for its transmissibility, severity, and reinfection risk.
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