Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, May 19 urged Filipinos to remain vigilant but calm following a reported increase in COVID-19 cases in some parts of Southeast Asia. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said it is important for Filipinos to continue observing basic health...
While the Philippines is experiencing a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 17, said it is closely monitoring trends in Southeast Asia, as some areas in the region report slight increases in infections. “We are actively coordinating through established...
The new Covid-19 variants are “likely here” in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, May 28. The Department of Health (DOH) said the flagged new Covid-19 subvariants are possibly here in the Philippines but noted that cases continue to be clinically mild and...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, May 21, reminded all healthcare professionals to accurately and immediately report positive Covid-19 cases to help guide public health in decision-making. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is important to note that by law, doctors, their clinics,...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 446 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the national total to 4,128,961. Pixabay As of Dec. 15, there were no new fatalities reported, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, active cases currently stand at 4,334. Recoveries continue to...
Infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante said the 18-percent decrease in Covid-19 cases in the country is a significant development, but he cautioned that people should not get complacent just yet. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) “This is a significant development. It means that when cases...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 169 new Covid-19 infections on Monday, Nov 6, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,120, 872. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, said no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Nov. 6, that 895 new Covid-19 infections were recorded from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5. Photo from DOH It noted that these cases showed an 18 percent "decrease" with an average daily count of 128 cases compared to the previous week from Oct. 23 to 29. Based...
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 120 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, Nov. 3, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,120,411. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Oct. 31, that 1,088 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Oct. 23 to 29. Photo from Pixabay The Health Department noted that these cases showed a five percent "drop" with an average daily count of 155 cases compared to the previous week or from Oct....
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 159 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, Oct. 26, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,119,311. Photo from Pixabay The department’s Covid-19 tracker confirmed one additional Covid-19-related death, but the fatality rate was steady at 1.6 percent....
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 153 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 14, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,066,196. Photo credit to Pixabay Meanwhile, there were no new Covid-19-related fatalities recorded on this day, maintaining the fatality rate at a steady 1.6...
