While handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent illnesses such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), proper washing of hands remains a challenge especially for younger children. (Photo from Pixabay) In line with the celebration of the Global Handwashing Day on Friday, Oct. 15,...
(GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) More than 1,000 children with comorbidities aged 12 to 17 received their first dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. This as the government commenced the pilot run of pediatric vaccination on Friday,...
DOH Another 7,625 individuals tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, Oct. 15. The DOH said that active cases nationwide stood at 78,999 or 2.9 percent of the overall tally which was at 2,705,792. About 80.6 percent of active cases have...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) Health Secretary Francisco Duque expressed readiness to continue attending the ongoing investigation of the Senate on the alleged inappropriate use of funds for the country’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response. “Susulat ako...
The national government is considering setting up a "One Oxygen Command" to ensure enough supply of oxygen tanks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an official of the Department of Trade Industry (DTI) said Friday, Oct. 15. Juan Carlo de Vela/MANILA BULLETIN DTI Usec. Ireneo Vizmonte...
As it prepares for the pilot of limited face-to-face classes in low risk areas set next month , the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated the importance of creating a culture of handwashing in schools and communities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo taken in Quezon City...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) No adverse events following immunization (AEFI) has been reported among children with comorbidities who were vaccinated at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as the government launched the pediatric vaccination on Friday, Oct. 15. In a radio interview, PGH...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said that the implementation of the alert level system is based on “scientific metrics” and cannot be subjected to appeals. “This alert levels are determined by DOH. Hindi ito (This is not) subject to discussions or debate. This is...
Vice President Leni Robredo finds it bothersome that Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III was not consulted in the Inter-Agency Task Force's (IATF) recent decision to waive the quarantine retirement for vaccinated travellers coming from so-called "green" countries. Vice...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said he is pushing to provide coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots for the country’s healthcare workers. “Personally, I recommend booster shots for our healthcare workers. I’m pushing...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Oct. 14, reported 7,835 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases nationwide. These brought the country's running tally of confirmed cases to 2,698,232. Of the total figure, 84,850 cases remained active. Of the active cases, 77.2 percent were in mild...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine government will officially start offering coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to children aged 12 to 17 years old with comorbidities starting Friday, Oct. 15. The pediatric vaccination will be rolled out in selected hospitals in Metro Manila, the...
