Despite the emergence of scary mutations or variants, the head of a pro-science consumer advocacy group says it would take a while before so-called "booster" shots against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) become acceptable in the Philippines. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) According...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged on Tuesday, August 17, local government units (LGUs) to support the “Balik Eskwela 2021’’ program to ensure the efficient kick-off for the coming school year amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019)...
The municipal government of Angono, Rizal reported two cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Vaccination at SM Center-Angono from Jeri Mae Calderon’s Facebook page) In her virtual message through Facebook live, Angono Mayor Jeri Mae Calderon said one of the two Delta variant cases is a 25-year...
Elimination of COVID-19 is no longer possible CLINICAL MATTERS Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on toward the second half of 2021, one thing is becoming clear. There is only one acceptable long-term solution to living with COVID-19. That solution is widespread...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, Aug. 16, reminded the public to “take extra precautions” to keep themselves and their families safe amidst the ongoing public health situation in the country. “Always wear a mask,” said PRC Chairman and Chief...
(DOH / PGC) The highly transmissible Delta variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has already overtaken the other strains that have been detected in the country, Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Saloma said on Monday, August 16. "Dati marami tayong Beta at tsaka...
Malacañang recognized the need to add more funds to improve the capacity of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) to trace the different coronavirus (COVID-19) variants in the country. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (RTVM Screenshot) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after...
An infectious disease expert said Monday, Aug. 16, that the Delta variant is more concerning than the Lambda variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Infectious disease expert Dr. Edsel Salvaña The Philippines confirmed on Aug. 15 the detection of its first case of the coronavirus variant first...
The Department of Health (DOH) said all regions in the country, except Caraga, already have the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH/MB "As of now based on our specimen sampled, all regions except Caraga," DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an online press...
League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) National President and Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. confirmed on Monday, August 16, six coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) Delta variant cases in two barangays in Santa Cruz town. With the COVID-19 Delta variant cases now in the province,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Surigao del Norte has intensified enforcement of strict security coastal and seaborne patrols to deter illegal entries as the province was placed under stricter protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant cases. PCG Surigao del...
An infectious disease expert on Monday, Aug. 16, said the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Lambda variant is possibly as transmissible as the Delta variant. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with ANC, Dr. Rontgene Solante, head of adult infectious diseases at the San Lazaro Hospital, said...
