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DOST names 13 hospitals involved in WHO COVID-19 vaccine solidarity trials
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday announced that 13 hospitals will be involved in the solidarity trials of the World Health Organization (WHO) for...
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Experts see rise in number of COVID-19 critical cases while curve slowly...
As the daily number of COVID-19 cases in the country slowly drops, experts on the other hand worry about the increasing number of recorded critical and severe cases. Doctors at the Philippine College...
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New ASF outbreaks reported in 6 Luzon provinces, DA says
MANILA, Philippines – New outbreaks of the African Swine Fever (ASF) have been monitored in six provinces in Luzon, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday. During a Laging Handa briefing,...
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Davao LGU to require air passengers to file online form, secure QR code...
The government of Davao City has announced it will soon require the submission of online form and QR code for passengers bound for Davao International Airport. In an advisory, the city government said...
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COVID-19 vaccine approval in PH possible in April 2021 – FDA
MANILA, Philippines – The country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said the approval of a vaccine against novel coronavirus disease may be possible in April 2021. During a virtual press...
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Davao City to roll out measles immunization drive starting Oct. 25
The government of Davao City on Tuesday said it is planning to conduct a city-wide measles immunization drive from Oct. 25 to November 26. In a statement, the city government called on parents to have...
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Batanes records first COVID-19 case
MANILA, Philippines – The province of Batanes on Tuesday said it has recorded its first case of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since the start of the pandemic early this year. According to...
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DOH assures continuity of gov’t’s financial aid for public health in case...
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured that the government’s medical financial assistance will continue even if the proposed abolishment of the Philippine Health Insurance...
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FDA, nagpaalala sa tamang pag-iimbak ng alcohol at sanitizer upang makaiwas...
MANILA, Philippines – Nagpaalala ang Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sa publiko hinggil sa wastong pag-iimbak ng rubbing alcohol, sanitizer at iba pang uri ng disinfectant dahil posible umano itong...
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Batanes records second COVID-19 case
MANILA, Philippines – The provincial government of Batanes on Thursday confirmed its second novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case since the pandemic began early this year. In a Facebook post, the...
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DILG wants uniform prices for COVID-19 RT-PCR test
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is pushing for a standard price for the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) swab test for novel...
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DOH to conduct nationwide anti-measles, polio vaccination starting Oct. 26
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced it is set to hold a nationwide supplemental vaccination activity against measles, rubella, and polio starting Oct. 26 amid...
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DOH warns of possible measles outbreak in 2021
MANILA, Philippines – Amid the fight against the novel coronavirus disease, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is also preparing for a possible measles outbreak next year. According to DOH...
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DOH, WHO encourages public to access free mental health course online
The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging the public to enroll in the free online course about mental health. The QualityRights Mental Health e-training...
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Ilocos Norte opens mental health hotline, center
A mental health services hotline and center has been opened in Ilocos Norte to support the residents of the province amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In celebration of World Mental...
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Davao City to re-impose curfew hours starting Oct. 15
The Davao City government has announced it will re-impose curfew hours amid the continuing threat of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an advisory, the city government said curfew hours from 7...
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Schools urged to strictly enforce health protocols, alternative work set up...
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called on public school officials to strictly enforce health protocols and alternative work arrangements laid out by the Department of...
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Philippine Army opens own COVID-19 molecular laboratory
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Army on Thursday started the operations of its own molecular laboratory which aims to provide to its personnel health care services related to emerging infectious...
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WHO trials find Remdesivir ineffective in treating COVID-19
Results of clinical trials showed that Remdesivir is ineffective in treating patients with COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics...
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Dialysis center for COVID-19 patients opens in Quezon City
The Quezon City government on Monday announced the opening of its first dialysis center dedicated for patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Quezon City General Hospital and Medical...
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