Seven lying-in clinics and health centers in the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to receive RxBox telehealth devices from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). RxBoxes (DOST/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-NCR’s...
The government has kicked off the second phase of the pediatric vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that would cover all localities in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, Oct. 22. A minor receives a COVID-19 vaccine during the ceremonial vaccination of minors at Cardinal...
NCR COVID-19 UPDATE (OCTA RESEARCH) The seven-day average of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila continued to decrease to 1,044, while the reproduction number dipped to 0.46, based on the latest monitoring of independent research group OCTA. In its COVID-19 update shared by...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Thursday, October 21, denied that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases did not consult with local officials regarding the expansion of the pilot alert level system to control COVID-19 infections. Members of the...
Minors or those 18 years old below in the National Capital Region (NCR) are still not allowed to go to the malls and parks without valid reason under Alert Level 3, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Thursday, Oct. 21. Abalos clarified that minors will only...
Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17, 2021 as the Metro Manila eases to Alert Level 3 for COVID-19. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country is expected to drop to the level before the recent surge in infections driven by the Delta...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reproduction numbers in Metro Manila and eight key areas, known as the NCR (National Capital Region) Plus 8, are currently less than 0.55, based on the latest monitoring of independent research group OCTA. The NCR Plus 8 is composed of...
President Duterte on Tuesday, October 19, announced that the Philippines will expand its vaccination program of minors to 13 more hospitals. President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation on October 19, 2021. (RTVM Screenshot) Currently, there are eight hospitals in the National Capital Region...
"Anything is possible." Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque speaks during the virtual press conference on Oct. 19, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this answer Tuesday, Oct. 19 when asked to comment on OCTA research group's rosy projection that the...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Tuesday, October 19, reminded doctors that strict lockdowns are not the solution to the pandemic since many Filipinos are going hungry and losing their jobs after more than a year of back-and-forth restrictions due to COVID-19. Presidential spokesperson Harry...
While only schools in low risk areas are included in the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes set to start next month , the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Oct. 19, said that the conduct of pilot in-person classes is also “possible” in areas like Metro Manila. A...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reproduction number in Metro Manila further slipped to 0.55--its lowest since May, independent research group OCTA said on Tuesday, Oct. 19. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David noted that the current reproduction number in Metro Manila...
