4,701 additional COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, Aug. 5 (Eagle News) — Ninety-five more Omicron subvariant BA.5 cases have been detected in the Philippines. According to Department of Health officer-in-charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire, of these, 67 came from Region 11, 25 from Region 12, and one each from Region 10, Caraga, and Metro Manila. She said so far, their travel histories are being verified. Meanwhile, on Friday, Aug. 5, the Philippines logged 4,701 more cases. […]