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Among the primary factors that may be fueling the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in the country were mobility, emerging sub variants, waning immunity, and non-compliance to minimum public health standards, said a health expert on Monday, July 18. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) Health expert and...

A health expert, on Monday, April 4, warned of a “possible” Covid-19 surge in the country amid the prevalence of the Omicron subvariant BA.2 or stealth Omicron and the waning vaccine immunity. Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19...

Amid concerns on waning immunity, the country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said that there is “no clear recommendation” yet when it comes to giving booster shots or a third shot of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to specific sectors. ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN VEP Head Dr. Nina...