The initial launch of the pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination for children aged five to 11 years old is scheduled on Feb. 7, 2022, said the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Saturday, Feb. 5. (Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin...
Despite the delay in the arrival of “pediatric” Pfizer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Thursday, Feb. 3, assured the public that the vaccination for children aged five to 11 years old will push...
The national government is creating ways to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), said National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, Jan. 25. (Unsplash)...
An expert sees the possibility of placing Metro Manila under an Alert Level 2 status by February 2022. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) National Task Force (NTF) against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa said that Metro Manila’s Alert Level status may be...
The national government aims to expand the “Resbakuna sa Botika” coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program nationwide by mid-February, National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa said on Saturday, Jan. 22. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO)...
The national government aims to vaccinate 50 to 100 individuals against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) per pharmaceutical drug store during the launch of “Resbakuna sa Botika," National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa said on Thursday, Jan. 20. (Ali...
The Philippines purchased more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines developed by western countries as compared to Chinese-made doses, said National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 Special Adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Sunday, Dec. 26. (UNSPLASH/MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview over...
The National Task Force (NTF) against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), on Friday, Dec. 10, said that the National Capital Region (NCR) and eight key cities and provinces known as the NCR Plus eight have achieved herd immunity. (File Photo / Manila Bulletin) The NCR Plus eight comprises NCR, Bulacan,...
Amid the threat of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant Omicron, National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 Special Medical Adviser Dr. Ted Herbosa urged the public Sunday, Nov. 28, to get vaccinated, saying that the vaccines remain effective in protecting oneself against the severe form...
Around 47 million doses of vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are currently stored in government storage facilities and are yet to be administered, an adviser to the National Task Force Against COVID-19 said Sunday, Nov. 7. Airport personnel unload 866,970 doses of Pfizer COVID-19...
A minor receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Lakeshore in Taguig City on Nov. 2, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The people’s preference for a specific vaccine brand against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been one of the issues affecting the country’s vaccination rollout. Dr. Teodoro...
The government will be implementing “on time delivery” of vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that require “ultra-low temperature” storage facilities, a special adviser to the National Task Force Against COVID-19 said Saturday, Oct. 30. The Philippines received 973,440 doses of...