The plan to place expiration dates on the Covid-19 vaccination cards as announced by a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official drew mixed reactions with some agreeing with the scheme while others rejecting the proposal outright. A food stall owner from Bulacan who requested...
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...
A health expert, on Sunday, April 3, said that he is in favor of mandating booster Covid-19 shots, especially for on-site workers that will “carry” the country’s economy. Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony”...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion urged the public anew to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as 27 million doses of the vaccines intended to fight the virus will expire in July this year. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion (Screenshot from PTV) In a...
The Ospital ng Paranaque (OSPAR) II will be extending its walk-in booster vaccination for adults for the whole month of April. Dr. Jefferson Pagsisihan, OSPAR 1 and 2 medical director, said the hospital will administer Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to those who want to receive their booster shot....
An infectious disease expert has recommended changing the definition of “fully vaccinated” against Covid-19–which is to include a booster shot. (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) The government is targeting to increase the booster vaccine coverage in the country. Currently, a person can be tagged as fully...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Jose 'Joey' Concepcion III said that the government should start requiring booster cards by June this year, noting the waning immunity of those who have yet to get their additional dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go...
The Department of Health (DOH) is currently finding ways to increase the country's booster shot coverage against Covid-19. People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said some Filipinos think that having the primary vaccination...
A total of 1,431 Covid-19 booster shots have been administered to adult residents of Pasig City through a house-to-house vaccination (H2H) program as of Sunday, March 27. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook Page / MANILA BULLETIN) The H2H program is primarily led by a medical team from...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Secretary Jose 'Joey' Concepcion III expressed concern over the still low uptake of booster shots as it makes the country vulnerable to another surge in Covid-19 cases. People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) In a...
The Ospital ng Paranaque II (OSPAR) announced that it will accept walk-ins for the booster shot of 18 years-old and above on March 28 to April 2. Dr. Jefferson Pagsisihan, OSPAR medical director, said the hospital is offering AstraZeneca vaccines for those who want to receive their second dose and...
A health expert once again urged the national government to “step up” the country’s vaccination program against Covid-19, reiterating that vaccination plays an important role in ensuring safety against the disease. Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force...
