Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon noted an uptick in the country’s Covid-19 positivity rate, attributing this rise to the increased mobility of people during Holy Week. Leachon on Thursday, April 13, said the current nationwide positivity rate has climbed to seven percent,...
There are no guidelines set yet for the expanded coverage of Covid-19 second booster shots according to the Department of Health (DOH). People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) In an interview on Teleradyo, DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said...
Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) Chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani urged the national government to consider the administration of the fourth vaccine shot or the second booster jab to the general population. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “Maybe we should really consider now with all these uptick . We do not...
Senior citizens and frontliners residing in Pasig City may now avail of the second Covid-19 booster shot on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21. On Friday, May 20, the vaccination rollout will be at the Pasig City Sports Complex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to the expected influx of people, the city...
A total of 45 immunocompromised people, or those with weakened immune system, have received their second booster shot in Muntinlupa. The Muntinlupa City government started administering the second booster shot for immunocompromised people on April 26. Vaccination in Muntinlupa (Photo from...
The Manila local government will start administering the second Covid-19 booster shot to immunocompromised individuals aged 18 years old and above on Tuesday, April 26. The city's Public Information Office (PIO) made the announcement on Monday, April 25. The booster shots will be administered in 44...
The online registration for the second Covid-19 booster shot has opened for immunocompromised individuals in Marikina City, with the city health office administering the jabs starting Monday, April 25. The Marikina City local government made the announcement on Sunday night, April 24. In order to...
(AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it has no plans for now of giving a second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said that such measure is still being studied by the country’s vaccine experts. “Booster is still the first booster in terms of...
