The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to first secure an appointment before heading to the vaccination site to receive their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. Coronavirus vaccines are ready to be administered to recipients at the Manila Prince Hotel on May 18, 2021. (Ali...
The Department of Health (DOH) urged the different local government units (LGUs) to implement granular lockdowns in their respective jurisdiction if they observe a spike in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in their areas. Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, May 17, recorded 5,979 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID). (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) With the new cases, the country's active cases stood at 54,235, wherein mostly have mild symptoms or 93.3 percent. The DOH said that two percent of the active...
(DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that it is currently monitoring the health condition of four Filipino crew members of MV Athens Bridge who were infected with the coronavirus variant first detected in India. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the four...
Expect more professional boxing tournaments to happen not only in the provinces but also in Metro Manila in the coming months after the Joint Administrative Order updated the supplemental guideline for sporting events. Games and Amusements (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra said that he and his counterpart...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it is open to the idea of Vice President Leni Robredo of having "vaccine cabs" as it may help in accommodating more people in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire "Kung ano ang mga rekomendasyon ay...
The Department of Health (DOH) defended the inclusion of local chief executives in the A1 priority group for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire (Photo from PCOO/ Manila Bulletin File Photo) DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said...
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that local health units are able to follow protocols in the handling of life-saving coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. Binay noted at that at least 348 vials of Coronavac had been rendered unusable in Makilala town in Cotabato after...
The Department of Health (DOH) has noted a decreasing trend in the utilization of intensive care unit beds dedicated for COVID-19 patients in the Greater Manila area. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) DOH Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that the ICU bed occupancy in the Greater Manila area--also known as...
The country's COVID-19 caseload continues to increase as 5,790 more people got infected with the viral disease, the Department of Health (DOH) said. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippines' cumulative case count jumped to 1,143,963 on Sunday, May 16. Of this tally, 4.8 percent or 54,904 people are...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded people living with HIV (PLHIV) to continue accessing free treatment and other related-services. (DOH/ MB) Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the statement during the observance of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day on Sunday, May 16. "HIV...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the different local government units (LGUs) that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and food items should be stored separately. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire (Photo from PCOO/ Manila Bulletin File Photo) DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario...