Caloocan City opened five vaccination sites at the start of the inoculation of children aged five to 11 years old against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, Feb. 7. The city government held the first day of vaccination for the young kids at the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC), SM Grand...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 6,835 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No...
A health expert reiterated that kids, especially those who are under the five to 11 age group, are vulnerable to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) too. Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination of children aged five to 11 in SM Aura. (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin File Photo) Infectious disease expert and Vaccine...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has urged government agencies anew to establish their official contact lines to ensure that their offices can be reached by the public during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo from ARTA)...
The pediatric vaccination of children age five to 11 years old against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) officially kicked off on Monday, Feb. 7, where hundreds to thousands of kids lined up with their parents and guardians at different vaccination sites in Metro Manila, according to officials....
Nothing will prevent the country from de-escalating to the lowest alert level status if coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would continuously decrease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in...
The reformulated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine of Pfizer can give up 90 percent protection to children aged five to 11, said infectious disease expert and Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) member Dr. Rontgene Solante on Monday, Feb. 7. A child getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during the...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III has banned mass gatherings and limited the activities to celebrate the Feast of Sta. Martha in the town this month due to the ongoing pandemic. Ponce issued Executive Order No. 4 (Series of 2022) listing the activities that are prohibited and allowed to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its strong support for pediatric vaccination as the government started vaccinating children aged five to 11 on Monday, Feb. 7. Children aged five to 11 receive their first dose of Pfizer vaccine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Filoil...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III clarified on Monday, Feb. 7 that parental consent cannot be replaced when it comes to vaccinating children ages five to 11. (Screenshot from PTV Facebook live / MANILA BULLETIN) He made the statement on the first day of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination...
The Mandaluyong City local government distributed Mommy and Emergency Go-Bags to its residents and city employees on Monday, Feb. 7. (Photo from Mayor Menchie Abalos' Facebook) During its weekly Monday assembly, Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos, together with the Chairman of the Committee on...
The city of Makati has started the vaccination of the 5-11 years-old age group against COVID-19 on Monday, Feb 7. According to the local government unit (LGU), a total of 900 children are targeted to be vaccinated daily at Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School (NIYES) (500 kids), and SM Makati (400...
