COVID-19 virus2 The Department of Health (DOH) has reported the presence of an Omicron coronavirus subvariant called BA.2.12 in the Philippines. The first case of the BA.2.12 Omicron subvariant involved a 52-year-old Finnish woman who arrived from Finland last April 2, the DOH announced. “The...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Covax Facility is set to replace at least 3.6 million donated Covid-19 vaccine doses that already expired, said Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III. Duque noted that the replacement of vaccines will be free of charge. "So, yes sir, papalitan po...
President Duterte called on the public to adhere to the minimum public health standards when they cast their votes on May 9, 2022, to interdict the surge of Covid-19 cases projected by health experts. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made this appeal after the OCTA Research warned that...
The new essentials to bring along in your travels Preparing for travel in new normal. Man packing passport, face masks and hand sanitizer. Themes personal protection and flight rules during coronavirus pandemic. International tourism is almost back on track, but don’t let the crowded airports,...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 1,465 Covid-19 cases from April 18 to 24, having an average daily rate of 209 cases. DOH/MB "Sa mga bagong kaso, wala sa mga ito ang may malubha at kritikal na karamdaman (In the new cases, none of them have a severe and critical illness)," it noted. The...
Citing the death of around 800 unvaccinated children who died due to complications caused by measles in 2019, the executive director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) said disinformation about vaccines can kill people. A girl gets her Covid-19 vaccine in Muntinlupa City. (File...
During the celebration of World Immunization Week, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, April 25, rolled out the second Covid-19 vaccine booster shot for immunocompromised individuals in different vaccination sites of the National Capital Region (NCR). (UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) DOH said the...
As countries celebrate World Immunization Week, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) has emphasized the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and avoiding severe fatal complications brought about by diseases such as Covid-19. (PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION LOGO) World Immunization Week...
Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas stressed that it's the authorities' job to ensure that Covid-19 pandemic-related health protocols are met amid the surge of visitors in local tourism spots. (Laurentiu Morariu/ Unsplash) “While we truly understand the public’s eagerness to visit...
The Philippine government will launch on Monday, April 25, the second Covid-19 booster shot program—starting off with immunocompromised adults. “All set na po tayo for (We are all set for the) administration of second booster for immunocompromised population,” said DOH Undersecretary Myrna...
Shoppers flock to bargain stores along Ilaya Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, on Oct. 14, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Department of Health (DOH) asserted that the projection of a possible surge in Covid-19 cases next month, if public compliance to health protocols decreases, is based on...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has observed an uptick in Covid-19 cases in 13 areas of the country. At present, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje noted that the said trend of Covid-19 cases in those areas is not yet considered as a "significant" increase. These areas include Ilocos Norte,...
