There is no complete evidence yet on the need for Covid-19 booster shots for children aged five to 11, the Department of Health (DOH) said. A minor getting vaccinated against COVID-19 (Photo courtesy of Lady Ann Ebatan) According to DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire, they are still...
(OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David projected that the peak of Metro Manila’s current Covid-19 wave may occur next week, citing the lower infection growth rate over the past week. In an update shared on Twitter on Wednesday, Aug. 10, David noted...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said there is a possibility that Covid-19 cases in the Philippines may continue to rise until December. "Maari po talaga na magtuloy-tuloy ang pagtaas ng kaso ng Covid-19 dito sa ating bansa even way through this October, November, and December," said DOH...
In this file photo taken on May 07, 2021, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccines are seen on a table in Los Angeles, California. Frederic J. BROWN / AFP The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing the Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) application of vaccine...
Senator Cynthia Villar became the third victim of Covid-19 in the Senate in a span of one week. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri revealed this during the plenary session Tuesday, Aug. 9 of the 24-member Senate. Villar, 72, still attended the session virtually. Senate Majority Leader Joel...
Ahead of the forthcoming implementation of face-to-face classes, House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Representative France Castro urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccine rollout among minors. A minor getting vaccinated...
The Muntinlupa City government is set to launch Covid-19 vaccination sites in schools on Aug. 15 to increase coverage among senior citizens and the general population. Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dr. Juancho Bunyi (standing) discusses the details of the new vaccination sites in a meeting. (Photo...
Physical or "brick and mortar" stores will continue to have challenging days ahead of them, according to economist-congressman Joey Salceda of Albay's 2nd district. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Salceda gave this assessment in reaction to the June 2022 Labor Force Survey report of...
(UNSPLASH) OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David on Monday, Aug. 8, said the high number of Covid-19 infections may last until the “ber” months because of the “prolonged” Covid-19 wave in the country. “Yung wave natin (Our wave) is already longer than what we expected. Initially, we...
Senator Imee Marcos failed to physically attend the Senate plenary session Monday, Aug. 8, after she has been tested Covid-19 positive. This was revealed Monday by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri at the start of this week’s regular session of the 19th Congress. Senate Majority Leader Joel...
CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama explained Monday, August 8, why he was not seen in the past few days especially when floods inundated this city. RAMA (FB photo) Rama said he had to isolate himself after he tested positive for Covid-19. “Your mayor was infected with Covid,” Rama said. Some...
There's no need to panic with every new iteration of Omicron since there is no evidence that it is taking over, an infectious disease expert said on Monday, August 8. A passenger (C) sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask, part of the Covid-19 health protocols, in Manila on...
