The Department of Health (DOH) reported that 67 million individuals were already fully vaccinated against Covid-19. “As of April 1, meron na tayong (we have) 67 million fully vaccinated,” said DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje during a public briefing on Saturday, April 2. Pateros Mayor Miguel...
The Taguig City government tallied 1,188 new Covid-19 cases in March with 56 active cases by the end of last month. Data from the city government showed that the confirmed cases in Taguig City rose from 64,593 on March 1 to 65,781 on March 31 or 1,188 new cases for the month, or an average of 38...
Another Covid-19 surge is feared to happen as health protocols are disregarded by the supporters of political bets in the May 2022 national and local elections. Even some concerned citizens said Covid surge is not farfetched, such as criminology student Paul Francisco who observed that some people...
CEBU CITY -- At least 33,000 individuals were vaccinated in three “special vaccination days” that the Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH 7) conducted in 12 localities in the province of Cebu. An elderly woman is inoculated in one of the vaccination sites in Cebu City.(File photo by Juan...
The Covid-19 outlook for the country continues to improve significantly. For the period April 1 to 15 including the Holy Week observance, Metro Manila and 198 other areas nationwide have been placed under the least restrictive Alert Level 1. This is more than four times greater than the 48 areas...
Quezon City has recorded on Thursday, March 31, a new all-time low of 151 active Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases with no new deaths and an average of 16 new cases per day over the week. “The last time we recorded the lowest number of active cases was in December 2021, with 165 cases. Then it...
A health expert stressed on Friday, April 1, the importance of vaccinating children with cancer against Covid-19, reiterating the protection offered by vaccines to immunocompromised kids. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum hosted by the University of the Philippines (UP), Dr. Patricia...
Malacañang on Friday, April 1, vowed to achieve a 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country before President Duterte's term ends in June this year. (Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) In a virtual Palace briefing, Communications Undersecretary Kris Ablan added that the government...
Over 400 million schoolchildren in 23 countries remain affected by school closures as the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said. Young learners in the temporary learning spaces in Bontoc Central School, Southern Leyte (Photo courtesy of UNICEF) In...
SINGAPORE, Singapore -- Singapore fully reopened its borders to all vaccinated visitors Friday after a two-year coronavirus closure, with arrivals saying it felt "wonderful" to travel again without onerous restrictions. The aviation hub, a key gateway for people arriving in Asia, joins other...
Muntinlupa City’s vaccination campaign has reached more than 482,000 fully-vaccinated individuals while its active Covid-19 cases are down to seven. Data from the City Health Office showed that as of March 30, 482,464 adults have been fully vaccinated, equivalent to 109 percent of the target...
Amid criticisms, a health expert, on Friday, April 1, reiterated that the national government has implemented and followed a “very intricate plan” against the Covid-19 pandemic. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted”...
