DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is closely monitoring the latest developments in relation to a viral disease called monkeypox. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that cases of monkeypox were detected in some parts of Africa, United States, and Canada. “So, antayin natin ang...
A medical worker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 18, 2021. (Xinhua/ FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN) More than 40 million individuals who are already eligible for Covid-19 booster shots have yet to receive additional...
Muntinlupa City’s one-week tally of new Covid-19 cases has decreased to 12 compared to the previous week. Data from the City Health Office (CHO) showed that Muntinlupa recorded 12 new Covid-19 cases from May 13 to 19, down 45 percent from 22 new cases tallied from May 6 to 12. Vaccination in...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced in a statement Thursday, May 19, that it is now welcoming walk-in clients who are qualified to get a second Covid-19 booster shot through their PRC “Bakuna” Centers. (Photo from PH Red Cross) People under the A1 category such as workers in frontline...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) assured that it will expedite the distribution of Covid-19 sickness and death compensation for eligible healthcare workers and allied personnel. Recently, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released P1.08 billion for the sickness and death compensation...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is currently monitoring seven areas in Metro Manila after they showed an uptick in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. “Dito sa NCR meron ilang areas na binabantayan natin na may positive growth din sa kaso (Here in the NCR, there are some areas that we are...
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 30, 2021 a doctor vaccinates a patient against Covid-19 at a vaccination center in Sonthofen, southern Germany, amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Germany's parliament on April 7, 2022 rejected a government-backed proposal for mandatory...
The chief of the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO) said the city has low daily numbers of active Covid-19 cases amid the threat of the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. On May 17, the Department of Health confirmed the local transmission in the country of the BA.2.12.1 subvariant....
Exploring influences behind vaccine preference According to the latest data released by the government, more than 67 million Filipinos have completed their primary doses of Covid-19 vaccinations, with officials aiming to increase this number to 90 million people by the end of June. The country’s...
COVID-19 virus The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the local transmission of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported that a total of 17 cases of the said Omicron subvariant were already detected in the country. Cases have been detected in Metro...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) remains hopeful that it will be able to meet its target of fully vaccinating 77 million Filipinos against Covid-19 by the end of June. “We will do our best to reach the 77 million fully vaxxed by June 30,” said DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje during a public...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 1,118 new Covid-19 cases from May 9 to 15, having an average daily rate of 160 which is 0.3 percent lower compared to the recorded cases from May 2 to 8. DOH/MB Of the said cases, the DOH said 14 individuals were classified as severe and critical cases of...
