A member of K-pop girl group TWICE has tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea continues to experience a surge in cases due to the Omicron subvariant BA.5. “We are sad to inform you that TWICE member Jihyo has tested positive for COVID-19 antigen testing on August 24th,” JYP Entertainment,...
Despite the onslaught of tropical storm "Florita" on Tuesday, August 23, the Pasig City local government, the Department of Health (DOH), and officials of Rizal High School (RHS), launched the national government's "PinasLakas" vaccination initiative following the resumption of classes for school...
The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and the country’s local government units (LGUs) must work together to intensify the Covid-19 vaccination program in schools. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte made this...
The outpatient department (OPD) of the Pasig City Covid-19 Referral Facility is closed on Wednesday, Aug. 24, due to inclement weather caused by tropical storm "Florita." Despite the OPD's closure, the referral center will still be accepting emergency cases or patients who require immediate medical...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that Covid-19 vaccines with extended shelf life are effective and safe. “The government ensures that every...
Hospital nurse (FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said there is an increase in the number of severe and critical Covid-19 patients in the country. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that the country now has at least 800 severe and critical Covid-19 patients. "Yes, we...
With a growth rate of -14 percent and less than one reproduction number, independent OCTA Research group confirmed that the country's Covid-19 cases are declining. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Days ahead of the expiration of the State of Calamity in the entire country due to Covid-19, the number of...
To help prevent the spread of the deadly virus, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has urged schools, students, and parents to avail of its free online course on Covid-19 prevention. TESDA “As we set to open our schools for full face-to-face classes, we are inviting...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 23,883 new Covid-19 cases in the past week, it said on Monday, Aug. 22. (DOH/MB) According to its latest case bulletin, average daily cases have lowered by 15 percent at 3,412 compared to cases from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14. However, DOH also recorded 101 Covid-19...
Misinformation fuels vaccine hesitancy, said May Parsons, the Filipina nurse who administered the first Covid-19 vaccine shot in the world. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In December 2020, Parsons administered the world's first Covid-19 vaccine outside clinical trials to Margaret Keenan. Nearly two...
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano welcomed students who reported on the first day of classes and first face-to-face mode of learning on Aug. 22 and reminded them to follow rules and public health protocols amid the threat of Covid-19. Cayetano visited the Signal Village National High School together with...
“Walang bansa na makaka-survive nang walang nurses. My request is kung gusto niyo po silang mag stay dito, be fair (No country can survive without nurses. My request is if you want them to stay here, be fair).” This was what May Parsons said on Monday, Aug. 22 as she highlighted the efforts...
