In response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases despite widespread vaccination efforts, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that vaccinations aim to reduce the severity of infections and make them milder. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina "If you're fully vaccinated and...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 434 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,130,311. Manila Bulletin File Photo As of Monday, Dec. 18, the DOH Covid-19 tracker showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 18 said there were 2,725 new Covid-19 infections in the Philippines between Dec. 12 and 18. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This signifies a “50 percent increase" compared to the preceding week, from Dec. 5 to 11, with an average daily count...
An infectious disease expert on Monday, Dec. 18 said that while wearing a facemask is “optional,” it is encouraged to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. (Pixabay) “The wearing of a mask is still optional because it is an individual's decision if they want an additional layer of...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 338 new Covid-19 infections in the Philippines, bringing the total number of cases to 4,128,107. Photo from Pixabay As of Dec. 13, the DOH Covid-19 tracker revealed no new deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. ...
The Department of Health (DOH) observed a 36 percent increase in new Covid-19 cases between Dec. 5 and 11, compared to the previous week's average daily count of 260 cases. Photo from DOH Based on the DOH data as of Dec. 12, 1,821 new Covid-19 cases were reported between Dec. 5 and 11. This is...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 254 new Covid-19 infections on Monday, Dec. 11, adding to the total national count of 4,127,586 cases. Manila Bulletin File Photo The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, revealed no new deaths, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
Despite the increase in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the country, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Dec. 9, assured the public that the situation is "not yet alarming" and it is actively monitoring the situation. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Undersecretary Dr. Eric...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 218 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Dec. 6, bringing the national total to 4,126,175. (Pixabay) Notably, there were no new fatalities reported, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, active cases currently stand at 3,423....
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 192 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, Dec. 5, adding to the total national count of 4,125,957 cases. (Pixabay) The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, revealed no new fatalities, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, active cases...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Dec. 4, that 1,340 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Photo from DOH The health department noted that these cases showed a 10 percent "increase" with an average daily count of 191 cases compared to the previous week, or from Nov....
The Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 217 new Covid-19 infections in the Philippines, bringing the total number of cases to 4,125,083. (Pixabay) As of Friday, Dec. 1, the latest data from the DOH Covid-19 tracker revealed no new deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
