(UPDATE) The Philippines has "overcome" its worst coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) surge, which was driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant, according to the Department of Health (DoH).

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Friday daily Covid-19 cases have been slashed by half in just two weeks.

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