GENEVA, Switzerland -- As the number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths continues to decline, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the pandemic remains a public health emergency, advising countries to be prepared to scale up Covid-19 response rapidly. "On Covid-19, there's good...
The National COVID-19 Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) is looking to roll out the second booster for specific populations nationwide "as soon as possible", the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, April 14. A senior citizen getting his booster shot in Muntinlupa (Muntinlupa PIO) In a...
Department of Health (DOH) experts in epidemiologic modeling are seeing a possible increase in Covid-19 cases due to a decline in the population’s compliance with minimum public health standards (MPHS). DOH/MB In a statement on Thursday, April 14, the DOH said based on the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved administering a second Covid-19 booster shot for select individuals, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, April 13. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali...
There is a possibility that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) may experience a "mini surge" of Covid-19 cases given its current vaccination rate, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH "Yes, there’s always that possibility of a mini-surge kasi alam naman...
The new coronavirus variant called Omicron XE has not yet been detected in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, April 13. COVID-19 virus "As of the moment there are no results yet from the latest sequencing run of April. However, as of the latest run, we have yet to detect...
The House Committee on Health chairperson has hailed the enactment of the radio and television franchise of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), a move that according to her would help mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo from Quezon Rep. Helen Tan's office) “The franchise to...
President Duterte said there was no way that the wearing of facemasks will not be required until his last day in office, saying the Philippines was not yet "out of the woods" despite the low number of Covid-19 cases. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement following reports...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) directed all local government units (LGUs) on Monday, April 11, to strictly implement the minimum public health standards (MPHS) as mass gatherings are expected to happen during the Holy Week break. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said public...
As Filipinos return to their respective provinces to observe Holy Week, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has reminded the public to always practice minimum health and safety protocols such as wearing a face mask and observing physical or social distance. PRC Chairman Richard Gordon said the public...
Former Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Sunday said the government should consider utilizing the unused budget of underspending government agencies to fund the country’s healthcare programs. In a press briefing in Sorsogon, Ejercito said the national government should consider this move...
(Photo courtesy: Unsplash) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to spend their Holy Week in a safe manner as the threat of Covid-19 remains. “Patuloy lang po tayong maging bida sa pagsunod sa (Let us continue in following the) minimum public health standards,” said DOH...
