Co-passengers of first 2 Omicron cases advised to monitor for symptomsFILE - In this May 27, 2021 photo, a Philippine Airlines plane is seen in Antipolo following takeoff from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Wednesday advised all passengers in the same flight as the first two confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in the country to monitor for symptoms. One of the cases is a returning Filipino who arrived from Japan on December 1 via Philippine Airlines flight number PR 0427. Related Stories Philippines reports first two cases of Omicron variantThe other case is a Nigerian who arrived from Nigeria on November 30 via Oman Air with flight number WY 843. 'All international travelers tested negative'With the detection of two imported Omicron variant cases in the Philippines, the DOH assured the public that all international travelers entering the country tested negative for COVID-19 before being released from quarantine.

Source: Philippine Star December 16, 2021 00:19 UTC