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Philippine reports South Africa variant as vaccination begins


Philippine reports South Africa variant as vaccination begins
Al Jazeera English
© A Philippine military medical professional receives her first dose of Sinovac vaccine in Manila on M.
A Philippine military medical professional receives her first dose of Sinovac vaccine in Manila on Monday [Lisa Marie David/Reuters]
The Philippines has announced that a new COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa has reached the country, with at least six new cases reported, as the government began its delayed vaccination programme using Sinovac shots donated by China.
At least three of the detected new variants, known as B1351, were discovered in Metro Manila, while two were among Filipinos returning from abroad, the health department said on Tuesday. Officials are still verifying the origin of the sixth case. ....

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