COVID-19 pandemic: Latest situation in the Philippines – May 2022 - Omicron subvariants come to PH. Frequent boosters next?

The number of people infected with the coronavirus in the Philippines is continuing its downward trend, with an average of about 160 new cases being recorded each day in the previous week. The United States is still considered to be at "low risk" for COVID-19, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

Approximately 62% of all Filipinos have received all of their recommended vaccinations.

This week, beginning on May 22, 2022, we take a look at how scientists evaluate alternative futures for the virus, what the impact of another Omicron subvariant will be on the Philippines' pandemic response, and what booster updates are available.