The new variants of Covid-19, including those informally known as “FLiRT,” have been detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Tuesday, June 4. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a statement, the DOH said it has been operating with the...
While the Covid-19 case increase in the country “remains slow,” the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, June 4, assured the public that the situation remains “mild and manageable." (Photo from Pixabay) In a statement, DOH said it continues to track Covid-19 case counts and newly...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 4 said she is not surprised to hear that former President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the transfer of billions of Covid-19 funds from the Department of Health to the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service (PS-DBM). Hontiveros was reacting...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Francisco Duque III (PPAB/PCOO) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin on Monday, June 3, grilled former Department of Health...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard J. Gordon received recognition from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for his outstanding response leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) ...
Former Philippine College of Physicians president Dr. Maricar Limpin on Thursday, May 30 said the medical community is advocating for annual vaccinations against Covid-19. Photo from Pixabay In an ANC interview, Limpin emphasized that the medical community expects a flu-like vaccination for...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) is intent on calling the newest Covid-19 variants by the names of KP.2 and KP.3 instead of the more commonly known term “FLiRT” variants, in a bid to make the public take them more seriously. DOH Spokesperson...
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, May 29, that the Philippines won't have to undergo past pandemic restrictions as it intends to take full control regarding the possible effects of the emerging new...
(Pixabay) An official from the Department of Health (DOH) has told House of Representatives members that there are several funding sources the agency can utilize to address and mitigate the possible effects of the so-called “FLiRT” variants of Covid-19....
The new Covid-19 variants are “likely here” in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, May 28. The Department of Health (DOH) said the flagged new Covid-19 subvariants are possibly here in the Philippines but noted that cases continue to be clinically mild and...
The Muntinlupa City Health Office said there are no cases of the new variants of Covid-19 in the city amid the start of screening for arrivals at the country’s points of entry. Dr. Juancho Bunyi, CHO head, said as of May 28, there are only four active Covid-19 cases with mild and moderate...
The Makati Medical Center saw an increase in Covid-19 cases as reflected in both its Covid occupancy and incidence of cases among healthcare workers. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “There has been a slight increase in Covid-19 cases - reflected in both our Covid occupancy in the...
