Tag: #Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Cebu gov’t did not consult DOH on easing masking requirement—Vergeire
The Cebu provincial government did not consult the Department of Health (DOH) regarding its decision to ease the face mask policy in the province.
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DOH: Wearing of face masks remains mandatory under IATF policy
The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Thursday, June 9, that the wearing of face masks is still mandatory in accordance with rules of the Interagency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
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PH gov’t monitoring VisMin areas with low Covid-19 vaccination rate
Ahead of the May 2022 polls, National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Sunday, April 24, said that the national government is currently monitoring Visayas and Mindanao areas with low Covid-19 vaccination rate.
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Alert Level 1 downgrade extended to 21 more areas — Andanar
More areas in the country will be placed under the least restrictive Alert Level 1 amid the continuous downtrend in the number of Covid-19 cases.
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Palace: IATF amends criteria for de-escalation to Alert Level 1
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the amendments to the guidelines on the implementation of Covid-19 Alert Level 1, Malacañang announced.
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Metro Manila, 47 other areas under Alert Level 1 until March 31
Metro Manila will remain under the least restrictive Alert Level 1 along with 47 other areas across the country for the rest of the month, Malacañang announced.
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PH now accepts vax certificates from Romania, British Virgin Islands
The Philippines is now recognizing national COVID-19 vaccination certificates from two more countries, Malacañang announced Thursday, Feb. 24.
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IATF revises metrics for determining COVID alert levels
The government’s pandemic task force has amended the metrics that will be used to determine what alert level would be raised in provinces, highly urbanized cities, and independent component cities, Malacañang announced Thursday, Feb. 24.
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Puyat inspects NAIA as PH reopens door to fully vaxxed foreign tourists
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat inspected on Thursday, Feb. 10, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City to ensure that health protocols for arriving foreign travelers are strictly observed.
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PH okays COVID vax certificate from 4 more countries
The government’s pandemic task force approved on Thursday, Feb. 10, the proposal to accept COVID-19 vaccine certificates from Brazil, Israel, South Korea, and Timor Leste as proof of inoculation.
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Expect more jobs as PH opens to foreign travelers- DOT
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat expressed optimism on the possibility of increased jobs in the tourism sector as the country opens its tourist spots to foreign travelers.
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MMDA launches “I ♡ Metro Manila (MM)” advocacy
In an effort to help Filipinos recover under the new normal, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched an advocacy “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” that hopes to uplift the spirits of Metro Manila residents and get back in life after the struggles the country experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IATF, DOH urged: Make economic aid mandatory
A farmers group hit the proposal of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and Department of Health (DOH) to make vaccination mandatory for specific sectors and urged to make economic aid mandatory instead.
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Expert defends face shield mandate despite fresh calls to scrap the policy
An infectious disease expert on Wednesday, Nov. 3, stood by the national government's face shield policy, citing added eye protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) despite fresh calls to scrap the mandate.
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DOT hails reduced quarantine period for arriving travelers
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Friday, Oct. 8, the decision of the government’s pandemic task force to ease quarantine restrictions for inbound travelers, calling the move an “encouraging development” for the tourism industry.
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Revilla insists DOH, IATF should drop face shield policy
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Sunday, June 13 renewed his call for the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Department of Health (DOH) to stop requiring the public to use face shields. saying there is no solid medical evidence that it is effective against community transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
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Drilon: High number of Filipinos skipping 2nd vaccine dose undermine anti-COVID efforts
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday renewed his call for the government to ramp up its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination program and increase its daily vaccination rate.
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Gov’t to start COVID-19 vaccination on A4 priority group on June 7
The national government is set to expand its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination to essential workers or those under the A4 priority group on Monday, June 7.