WASHINGTON, United States – It's back to school time in America after a year of remote learning, but forget about the iconic yellow school bus: because of COVID, there is a shortage of drivers. School buses are seen in Pasadena, California on March 19, 2021 (AFP/Harry How) The problem --...
Former IZ*ONE member Jang Won-young (left) and trot singer Song Ga-in (Instagram) Former K-pop girl group IZ*ONE member Jang Won-young, 16, and trot singer Song Ga-in, 34, tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Starship Entertainment announced on Aug. 29 that Jang Won-young...
Amid the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the country’s intensive care unit (ICU) utilization rate is currently at a “high risk” level, a health official said Monday, Aug. 30. The Chinese General Hospital in Manila has declared full capacity as COVID-19 cases continue to...
As the country commemorated National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 30, Filipinos were urged to draw inspiration from the heroism of the national heroes in liberating the Philippines from its foreign oppressors as a "new and dangerous invader" has come -- the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). At least...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday encouraged every Filipino to be a hero especially during this COVID-19 pandemic as she called on the public to "convey the truth and condemn lies." Vice President Leni Robredo (Jansen Romero/Manila Bulletin) In her National Heroes Day message, the Vice...
YANGON, Myanmar -- Myanmar's Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment for COVID-19 decided on Sunday to extend the period for preventive measures against COVID-19 to Sept. 30. The extension will be applied to all orders, announcements, directives previously issued by the respective...
JERUSALEM, Israel -- Over two million Israelis have received the third booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the state's Ministry of Health said on Sunday. So far, 2,013,080 people in Israel have received the booster shots after the third dose campaign in the country began on Aug. 1. Teachers,...
The Ospital ng Tondo announced on Sunday (August 29) that it will no longer accept coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients after it's COVID-19 ward has reached full capacity. “Nais ipagbigay-alam ng ating Ospital ng Tondo, na ngayong araw, ikaw-29 ng Agosto 2021, na ang ating COVID ward ay naabot...
(MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Filipino Nurses United (FNU) has agreed to the plan of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III to step down from his position. "We think it will do good for our country," said FNU Secretary-General Jocelyn Andamo on Sunday, Aug. 29 "We are like in...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has criticized the United States intelligence community report on the origin of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) as “mendacious” that was made to scapegoat China. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (Manila Bulletin) “It is...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) reported 18,528 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Aug. 29 -- the new record for the second highest single-day case tally. The biggest single-day tally was recorded on Saturday, Aug 28, with 19,441, while the third highest tally was on Aug. 23,...
The government's primary task force for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response slammed Dr. Tony Leachon, former government medical advisor and a public health advocate, due to his recent pronouncements about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., vaccine czar and...
