Those who are unvaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and eligible for booster shots can head to pharmacies to get inoculated, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18,...
Even with the increase of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday night, Jan. 17, that admissions remain to be lower in comparison to the surge experienced with the peak of cases involving the Delta variant. Hospital nurse (FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 37,070 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Jan. 17, close to Sunday's tally of 37,154. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila to shop on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15 due to the rise of...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Jan. 16, reported 37,154 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH/MB The additional cases brought the total number of cases in the country to 3,205,396. The Health department also reported 30,037 new recoveries and 50 new deaths. Total...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported another record-breaking number of fresh coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases for three consecutive days as 39,004 infections were confirmed on Saturday, Jan. 15. Saturday's cases shattered the previous highest daily tally on Jan. 14 where 37,207 cases...
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 Vaccination, No Ride” policy in the capital region while under the more stringent Alert Level 3. (Ali...
Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17, 2021 at a time when Metro Manila was under alert level 3. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Philippines has reported a record number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases for two consecutive days already amid its ongoing battle with the highly...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said there is nothing wrong with the decision of some local government units (LGUs) in declaring a "health break" in their respective jurisdiction amid the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has defended the policy shift on contact tracing, saying that the strategy is now “impractical” and that efforts should be more focused on “high-impact” activities such as vaccination. “When there is widespread community transmission and it is sustained,...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) An official of the Department of Health (DOH) said over 3,000 healthcare workers are currently undergoing isolation amid rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. "Dito sa Metro Manila... mayroon kaming nakita kahapon na data na mga 3,114 ang...
DOH The Philippines once again broke its record of highest single-day coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tally after 34,021 new cases were confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 13. The latest daily count surpassed the 33,169 cases only recorded last Monday, Jan. 10. The new cases brought the total number of...
(Mark Balmores / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) There is no need yet to raise the alert level status in Metro Manila as the healthcare utilization in the area remains manageable, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that the existing Alert Level 3...
