The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 395 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, Dec. 28, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,134,824. (Pixabay) However, no new Covid-19-related deaths were reported by the DOH Covid-19 tracker, keeping the fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Let me share an edited version of what we sent out through GlobalSource Partners as principal advisor for the Philippines last week. This is about President Marcos’ Executive Order (EO) No. 49 which established the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 557 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines to 4,132,200. Photo from Pixabay As of Friday, Dec. 22, the DOH Covid-19 tracker showed no additional Covid-19-related deaths, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Dec. 20 recorded 440 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 4,131,111. Photo from Pixabay The DOH Covid-19 tracker, however, revealed no new fatalities, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent....
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) confirmed 446 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the national total to 4,128,961. Pixabay As of Dec. 15, there were no new fatalities reported, maintaining the country's fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, active cases currently stand at 4,334. Recoveries continue to...
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 Philippine General Hospital (PGH) reassured the public on Wednesday, Dec. 13 that the admission of Covid-19 patients at the hospital is still not at “alarming” level. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) "Hindi naman ito alarming. Sa ngayon, mayroon kaming...
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...
