BEIJING, China -- A study by Chinese researchers has found that the Covid-19 booster vaccination can markedly reduce the immune escape of the Omicron variant, underscoring the necessity for the eligible population to get a third booster jab to combat the pandemic. The researchers from Fudan...
As the Department of Health (DOH) expanded the coverage of Covid-19 vaccine's booster shots, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said that while this is a welcome development, the real threat of Covid infections remains among the country's working sector, particularly those...
Goodbye 'Bayanihan" bills, hello "Bayan Bangon Muli" or BBM bill. From left to right: Bulacan Rep. Rida Robes, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, and Pampanga Rep. Dong Gonzales Majority leader and top speakership contender for the 19th Congress...
Makati CBD skyline There is a possibility that the number of Covid-19 cases each day in the Philippines could increase to more than 500 due to the more transmissible Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1, an infectious disease specialist said. Covid-19 cases may increase in areas with low vaccination rate,...
The Valenzuela City government announced on Thursday, May 19, that the second Covid-19 booster for senior citizens, aged 60 and above, and health workers will start on Friday, May 20. Residents and non-residents can visit the Valenzuela City Astrodome from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m daily to get their second...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said on Wednesday, May 18, that the gradual return of face-to-face (F2F) learning in schools in Pasig City is "hopefully a sign of better things to come" as schools recuperate from the two years lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the first in-person Stakeholders'...
The Las Piñas City government announced Wednesday, May 18, that residents can now receive vaccine shots against Covid-19 in barangay health centers. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said residents may now visit their nearest barangay health centers to get vaccinated, instead of going to the identified...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is currently monitoring seven areas in Metro Manila after they showed an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. “Dito sa NCR meron ilang areas na binabantayan natin na may positive growth din sa kaso (Here in the NCR, there are some areas that we are...
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 30, 2021 a doctor vaccinates a patient against Covid-19 at a vaccination center in Sonthofen, southern Germany, amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Germany's parliament on April 7, 2022 rejected a government-backed proposal for mandatory...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion is urging the government to offer the second booster shot of Covid-19 to those interested as long as they are part of the priority groups A1 to A4. MB UPLIFT's awardee for Public Service, Presidential Adviser & GoNegosyo Founder Joey...
The Parañaque City government received 7,230 doses of Moderna vaccines from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Wednesday, May 18. Mayor Edwin Olivarez and Dr. Jefferson Pagsisihan, Ospital ng Parañaque (OSPAR) medical director, received the vaccines during the turnover ceremony held at OSPAR2....
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III has always been one of the more sober and reasonable voices in the Senate. Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio issued the statement after thanking Sotto for his ‘’kind announcement regarding our clients Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong, and to his adherence to the ruling...
