Vaccination of five to 11 years old in Pateros (Pateros municipal government) Local government units (LGUs) were encouraged by the Department of Health (DOH) to further boost their Covid-19 vaccination activities before the local election campaign period starts on March 25. “Sana bago po yung...
Despite the decreasing number of Covid-19 infections in the country, an OCTA Research fellow on Sunday, March 6, urged the public to continue adhering to the minimum public health standards, reiterating that the threat of the virus remains. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “Nandiyan pa ‘yung...
Molnupiravir (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of antiviral drug molnupiravir for the treatment of Covid-19 patients who are at risk of hospitalization. “WHO has updated its living guidelines on Covid-19 therapeutics to include a conditional...
(JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) There were 853 new people that were found positive for the said disease, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, March 4. This was also the lowest tally of new cases in a single-day since the start of year 2022. For three consecutive days,...
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...
COVID-19 virus The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) still remains even if the country continues to see a decreasing number of new infections. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the imposition of Alert Level 1 in...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that her campaign for the welfare of women would not slow down despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the different conflicts overseas. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros made the statement as the entire world...
Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases, the Philippines and Israel discussed various bilateral initiatives in health cooperation such as ensuring the health and safety of Filipinos in the Middle Eastern country. Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Minister of Health Nitzan...
The country's new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Wednesday, March 2 goes below 900, based on the Department of Health's (DOH) latest case bulletin. A passenger (C) sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask, part of the Covid-19 health protocols, in Manila on February...
As restrictions ease in 39 areas under Alert Level 1 status, the government looks to boost its efforts in vaccinating individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, March 2. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for...
Kris Aquino took to social media to update fans recently about her health. At one point, she told fans: "In case magtatanong kayo, still just 85 pounds (38.5 kg)." But she made clear she is managing well. She related that her first Xolair injection was a "success." "Meaning kinaya ko the full...
The Pasig City local government signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with One Meralco Foundation (OMF) and the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) for the grant of medical scholarship to aspiring medical students in the city on Tuesday, March 1. The medical scholarship offers an...
