Vaccination process (Pubmat: Manila Bulletin/ Info source: Department of Health) The country’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program started three months ago, wherein over four million vaccine doses have already been administered. Many are still unvaccinated and may have some...
The Philippines has opposed any potential "vaccine apartheid" in international travel and called for global pact recognizing the coronavirus jabs approved by World Health Organization (WHO) sufficient for the entry of travelers. A health worker prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine at a...
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against self-swabbing for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the statement when asked about his reaction to a video...
(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) has detected more than 6,000 fresh cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Thursday, May 27. The 6,483 newly confirmed cases pushed the active infections in the country to 48,109, the DOH said in its latest case bulletin. The total number of...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against complacency, urging them to still strictly adhere to health protocols. "We really have to have our own ambag. Alam ko nag aambag na tayong lahat pero konting tiis pa. Alam ko marami ng naghihintay sa bakuna and we are really looking...
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Individuals ages 12 to 15 still need to wait a bit longer to book a slot for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination because of the country's limited supply of vaccines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on...
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ADDIS ABABA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- African countries have conducted over 46.9 million COVID-19 tests so far, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Wednesday. SAVF Evanna Tehuis old age home manager Theresa Swart (C) explains to elderly guests of the retirement home...
Scientists called Wednesday for a key 14-day time limit for growing human embryos in the lab to be relaxed as they outlined new ethical guidelines for the fast-changing world of stem cell research. AFP PHOTO/ MANILA BULLETIN In its first update since 2016, the International Society for Stem Cell...
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday issued a new plea for Russians to get vaccinated against the coronavirus but stressed that the jabs would not become compulsory. Russian President Vladimir Putin Sergei ILYIN / Sputnik / AFP Russia registered the world's first coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V in...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) once again flagged the increasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Visayas and Mindanao. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said that they were closely monitoring the situation in those areas. "Nagpapakita ang Visayas ng pagtaas kung saan Region 6...
The food distribution activity of Quezon City Councilor and Majority Floor Leader Franz Pumaren on Tuesday allegedly violated health protocols in Barangay Old Balara. Videos have circulated online showing social distancing was not followed during the food distribution. Pumaren clarified that when...
