DOH tiniyak na wala pang AY.4.2 o Delta subvariant sa bansa

Sa gitna ng pangamba ng publiko sa panibagong variant na naman ng Covid-19 na sinasabing mas nakahahawa pa kaysa Delta variant, tiniyak ng Department of Health na wala pa silang nakitang AY.4.2 sublineage sa mga sample na sinusuri dito sa bansa.

Ang AY.4.2 ay sinasabing subvariant umano ng Delta variant at batay sa mga ulat, mas mabilis umanong makahawa kaysa Delta.

Una rito, napaulat na sa United Kingdom at iba pang bansa ay tumaas ang naitalang AY.4.2.

Tiniyak ni Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire, na sa ngayon ay mahigpit ang kanilang monitoring sa 46 sublineages ng Delta variant.

As of this moment, experts are still studying the potential impact of the Delta sublineage on the transmissibility and severity of COVID-19. The particular Delta sublineage has not yet been detected among the COVID-19 positive samples sequenced in the country.” — Health Usec Vergeire

Pero paalala ni Vergeire, bagamat patuloy pa ang imbestigasyon ng mga eksperto, kahit na anong variant pa ng Covid-19 dapat ay agad itong na-i-isolate at mahanap agad ang mga close contact nito.

While this is being investigated, we emphasize that regardless of the variant, all COVID-19 cases should be managed similarly and as per current protocols. Each case must be immediately isolated and contact traced upon detection. Current evidence also showed that the presence or absence of a variant of interest or concern among cases do not dictate the appropriate clinical management.”Health Usec Vergeire

Ayon sa opisyal, natural na proseso ang mutation sa isang virus, kaya naman mahalaga ang istriktong pagsunod sa minimum public health standards.

Hinikayat rin nito ang publiko na magpabakuna na kontra Covid-19.

Our proper adherence to the minimum public health standards is still our best protection and is the best way to curb the transmission, prevent the spread of the variants and slow down the appearance of mutations. Proper wearing of face mask and face shield, frequent hand washing or sanitizing, avoiding crowded places and observing physical distancing, and ensuring there is proper ventilation in our homes, workplaces, and public transportation.”Health Usec Vergeire

Madz Moratillo

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