The Department of Health (DOH) declared Tuesday, Jan. 18, that the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is now the "predominant" variant in the National Capital Region (NCR). DOH Epidemiology Bureau Director Alethea de Guzman said during a House committee on health hearing that 15 of NCR's 16 cities and...
Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles appealed to Filipinos Tuesday, Jan. 18 not to spread fake news about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (left) "'Wag po tayong magpakalat ng Omicron virus, 'wag din po tayo...
Even with the increase of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday night, Jan. 17, that admissions remain to be lower in comparison to the surge experienced with the peak of cases involving the Delta variant. Hospital nurse (FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 37,070 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Jan. 17, close to Sunday's tally of 37,154. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila to shop on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15 due to the rise of...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday lauded the Department of Health (DOH) for its initiative to launch the “Basic Kalinga Kit” for COVID-19 patients which is a crucial move to prevent the country’s healthcare system from being overwhelmed. “Salamat po sa DOH at sa private sector...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Jan. 16, reported 37,154 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH/MB The additional cases brought the total number of cases in the country to 3,205,396. The Health department also reported 30,037 new recoveries and 50 new deaths. Total...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III advised people who are experiencing symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to isolate themselves even if they do not undergo a test as a preventive measure against the spread of the virus. During a live broadcast on Facebook on Jan. 15, Ponce discussed...
If he wins a Senate seat in the May 2020 elections, Sorsogon Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero plans to revive the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s Pandemic and All-Hazard Preparedness Act which will boost the country’s capacity to respond to any pandemic. Sorsogon Governor Francis...
Senatorial aspirant Sorsogon Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, Jan. 16, appealed to the national government to provide one RT-PCR machine per province as this will only cost around P10 million per unit. Senatorial aspirant Sorsogon Gov. Francis Escudero speaks during Vice President Leni...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported another record-breaking number of fresh coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases for three consecutive days as 39,004 infections were confirmed on Saturday, Jan. 15. Saturday's cases shattered the previous highest daily tally on Jan. 14 where 37,207 cases...
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...
Muntinlupa City’s active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases rose to more than 3,600 after recording over 1,000 new cases in one day. Tally released by the Muntinlupa City government showed that on Jan. 14, the city’s active COVID-19 jumped to 3,625, an increase of 980 cases or 37 percent,...
