Last August 20, Effinghan Obstertrics & Gynecology Associates, LLC in the USA posted a photo of a newborn baby who has a good number of COVID-19 antibodies in his body. "This little guy's momma was proactive and received the COVID vaccine when it became available to her. She received it early...
The country is anticipating the delivery of a total 54.5 million vaccine doses against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in September and October, a top government official revealed. Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. attends a pre-recorded Cabinet meeting on COVID-19 pandemic response aired on Aug. 31,...
As part of its continuing efforts to help in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has breached the four million mark when it comes to testing and has so far vaccinated more than 150,000 individuals against the respiratory disease. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA...
The government's primary task force for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response slammed Dr. Tony Leachon, former government medical advisor and a public health advocate, due to his recent pronouncements about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., vaccine czar and...
This file photo taken on November 18, 2020 shows a syringe and a bottle reading “Vaccine Covid-19” next to the Moderna biotech company logo. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by US vaccine maker Moderna will...
DOH UNDERSECRETARY MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) took a swipe at former adviser to the government's coronavirus task force Dr. Tony Leachon after he questioned the procurement of vaccines. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire maintained that...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri maintained on Satuday, August 28, that the private sector should be allowed by the national government to procure vaccines on their own. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Alexis Nueva España/Senate PRIB) "I believe the private sector can...
Despite her office having no supply of coronavirus vaccines, Vice President Leni Robredo continues to expand the scope of her Vaccine Express, this time bringing the initiative to San Pedro, Laguna. Vice President Leni Robredo visits the Vaccine Express site at Manggahan High School in Pasig City...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Health experts on Friday, Aug. 27, said that Filipinos should not feel discouraged from getting vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) despite the occurrence of vaccine breakthrough infections. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines...
Vials of the Moderna COVID-19 disease vaccine. (GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that they are currently considering allocating funds for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots should the country's vaccine experts panel decide to...
The local government of Caloocan City on Friday (Aug. 27) started accepting walk-in Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and seafarers in all vaccination sites in the city. OFWs and seafarers don't need a vaccination pass or online appointment. They can proceed to any vaccination site anytime of the...
As the National Capital Region (NCR) inches closer to finishing the inoculation of its around 9.78 million residents against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), majority of the arriving vaccines in the fourth quarter of the year will be allocated in other Luzon provinces, the country's vaccine czar...
