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274 Omicron XBC, XBB cases detected in Philippines

Requested from DOH by D. Besa at 11:53 PM on Oct 21, 2022.
Purpose: Research and to test the agency's commitment to public transparency
Date of Coverage: 10/20/2022 - 10/21/2022
Tracking no: #DOH-196071227734

Besa 11:53 PM, Oct 21, 2022 

Hi,

I am sending this inquiry with regard to your yesterday's report of XBB and XBC cases variant in the Philippines. We would like to ask the following questions for the purpose of research and for your commitment to transparency

*Out of these 274 cases, we would like to get the percentage of how many were vaccinated and non-vaccinated
*What method of research was done in order for you to determine that these are variants that were transmitted?

Hoping for your reply

Thank you

Receiving Officer 08:50 AM, Oct 24, 2022 

October 24, 2022

Dear Dominic Alfred,

Thank you for your request dated Oct 21, 2022 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for 274 Omicron XBC, XBB cases detected in Philippines.

We received your request on Oct 21, 2022 and will respond on or before Nov 11, 2022 11:53:04 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC0xOTYwNzEyMjc3MzQM, for request with ticket number #DOH-196071227734.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 03:11 PM, Oct 25, 2022 

Dear Mr. Dominic Alfred Besa

Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the DOH Public Health Services Team (PHST) for action. Kindly await for their response, thank you


January 17, 2023

Dear Dominic Alfred Besa,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 21, 2022 11:53:04 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for 274 Omicron XBC, XBB cases detected in Philippines.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. 

We regret to inform you that the Epidemiology Bureau don't have information on the vaccination status of COVID-19 cases.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://portalaudit20180803v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/help.

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If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

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