A Department of Health (DOH) official on Tuesday confirmed that there were nearly 8,000 COVID-19 tests kits procured by the DOH and the Department of Budget and Management’s procurement service (DBM-PS) that had expired. DOH Assistant Secretary Nestor Santiago confirmed this after he was asked by...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported 19,271 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Sept. 19. The country's total case count stood at 2,366,749. Of the total, 7.5 percent or 178,196 are active infections. Ninety-two percent of the active cases are in mild condition, 3.1 percent...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that at least 10,000 doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines have been wasted since the government started its vaccination program. “To date, we have about 10,000 doses already registered as wastage,” said DOH...
DOH The Philippines recorded 23,134 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, Sept. 18. The new infections brought the total tally of active COVID-19 cases in the country to 184,088, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Of the active cases, 90 percent are mild, five percent are...
(MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said that the growing number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila has not reached its peak yet. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they are still studying the trends of COVID-19 cases in Metro...
MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE The Department of Health (DOH) reminded those who recovered from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to stay vigilant and strictly adhere to the health protocols as they can still catch the virus again. “Kailangan matandaan ng ating mga kababayan, lalong-lalo na yung mga...
(FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look for ways on how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients will be able to vote in the upcoming national and local elections next year. “Sana po (We hope) Comelec will have an alternative way of...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) detected 20,336 more people who were infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Based on Friday's case bulletin, the total number of confirmed cases in the country is now at 2,324,475, of which, 8.1 percent or 188,108 are active infections. Of those who are...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) said that positive results from rapid antigen tests are not yet included in the daily tally of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. “Pinag-aaralan pa ito ng mas maayos. Soon, sana maayos na at madagdag na sa counts natin...
Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it is still collecting additional evidence before recommending the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to ensure the safety of the public. “Sa ngayon wala pa tayong nakakalap pa na...
Ivermectin (MB/FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that antiparasitic drug Ivermectin is still not recommended as a possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID). DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement as she cited the recommendation of the...
DOH UNDERSECRETARY MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Friday, Sept. 17, that requiring workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is prohibited. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement...
