Tag: #vaccine rollout
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Hospital tells DOH it ‘misinterpreted’ guidelines after administering 2nd Covid-19 boosters to non-immunocompromised individuals
The management of a hospital in the National Capital Region (NCR) that administered second Covid-19 boosters to non-immunocompromised individuals said it has “unintentionally misinterpreted” the guidelines given by the Department of Health (DOH).
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66M vaccinated vs Covid-19; 12.4M boosted
More than 66 million individuals have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 while 12.4 million are already boosted, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday, April 11.
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PH’s Covid-19 vaccine administration slows down amid election period – NTF special adviser
The country’s Covid-19 vaccine administration has slowed down following the onset of the election season, National Task Force against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa said on Tuesday, March 29.
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Yearly Covid-19 vaccination will depend on the development of the virus – expert
Philippine Medical Association (PMA) President Dr. Benito Atienza, on Thursday, March 24, said that the possible yearly Covid-19 vaccination rollout in the Philippines will depend on the development of SARS-CoV-2 or the virus that causes Covid-19.
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18 barangays in San Juan declared Covid-19 free
The San Juan City local government reported on Sunday, March 20, that 18 out of its 21 barangays have been declared Covid-19 free as the city continues to see a decline in Covid-19 cases.
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DOT's Puyat says booster shots now available for Boracay visitors
Do you want to go to Boracay but you need to get a vaccine booster shot against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? No need to worry because it’s now available on the island.
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DOH: Close to 9.8K kids aged 5 to 11 vaccinated vs. COVID-19 on first day
Nearly 9,800 children aged five to 11 have been vaccinated against COVID-19 during the first day of the inoculation of the said age group, Department of Health (DOH) Usec. Myrna C. Cabotaje bared during a “Laging Handa” briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
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Malabon City vaccinates 206 minors aged 5-11 against COVID-19
A total of 206 children five to 11 years old received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the start of the vaccination rollout for the age group on Monday, February 7.
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San Juan LGU starts pediatric vaccination vs COVID-19
The San Juan City local government launched on Monday, Feb. 7, the inoculation of children aged 5-11 years old against COVID-19 especially amid the threat of the more contagious Omicron and Delta variants.
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QC LGU opens booking of COVID-19 booster shots for individuals aged 12-17
The Quezon City local government on Sunday, Jan. 9 announced that they have opened the booking of appointment for COVID-19 booster shots for individuals aged 12-17.
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Tagaytay City to start COVID-19 vaccination of minors
TAGAYTAY CITY – The city government will start inoculating minors aged 12 to 17 years old against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday (Nov. 5).
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House-to-house COVID-19 inoculation to speed up vaccine rollout – NTF exec
To speed up the rollout of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, local government units (LGUs) were urged by the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 to be creative in their inoculation strategies, including the conduct of house-to-house vaccination.
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Navotas City gets ready for vaccination of minors aged 12-17
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco said on Thursday that they are preparing a system for the efficient rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 12-17.
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House leader hails resumption of India's vaccine exports
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Thursday, September 23, expressed hope that the Philippines will achieve herd immunity against the COVID-19 faster as India is set to resume exports of coronavirus vaccines.
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Solons, LGUs decry 'inaction' on vaccine purchase deals: Gov't playing God?
Members of the House of Representatives quizzed vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. over the reported delays in the signing of multi-party agreements (MPAs) for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines by local government units and the private sector.
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PH vaccine rollout is 'not slow' — Galvez
The Philippines has not been sluggish in vaccinating its people against the COVID-19, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. maintained on Thursday, September 9.
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Gov't eyes face-to-face classes; to prioritize teachers, school staff for vaccination
The Philippine government is looking at focusing on vaccinating teachers and school personnel this year so that face-to-face classes can be conducted in the country.
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'Change strategy naman': Sotto urges gov't to rethink COVID-19 strategy
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has urged authorities to rethink their approach in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly in relying on vaccines to shield the population from the virus.