Health and Lifestyle
DOH-Calabarzon opens vaccination center, clinical lab
February 21, 2021, 4:43 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Quezon) has opened the Center for Vaccination and Clinical Laboratory located at the Southern Tagalog Regional Hospital (STRH) in Bacoor City, Cavite. “I commend the STRH family for continuously implementing… Read More
DOH logs 18 more UK Covid-19 variant cases
February 21, 2021, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH), University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC) and the UP-National Institutes of Health on Sunday reported 18 more cases of B.1.1.7 or United Kingdom (UK) variant of the coronavirus in the country. In a statement, the DOH said the new… Read More
DOH-Bicol says good oral hygiene crucial amid Covid crisis
February 19, 2021, 6:17 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health–Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol reiterates the importance of oral health amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, as part of its celebration of Oral Health Month this February. DOH-Bicol, in a statement on Friday, said this… Read More
No 'PH variant' yet, enhanced biosurveillance continues: expert
February 19, 2021, 3:41 pm
MANILA – It is still premature to say that there is an emerging local variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in the Philippines, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said Friday following the detection of two "mutations of potential clinical significance" in Central Visayas. "Whether this is an emerging… Read More
Russian embassy can expedite EUA for Sputnik-V vax: FDA
February 18, 2021, 9:12 pm
MANILA – Food and Drug Administration Director-General Eric Domingo on Thursday said the Russian embassy could provide an authorization letter to help expedite the granting of an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Russia’s Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine. In an online meeting of the House… Read More
PhilHealth extends payment deadline for employers
February 18, 2021, 9:04 pm
MANILA – State insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday announced extension of the deadline for employers to remit their contributions for the applicable month of January until Feb. 22, 2021. In a statement, the PhilHealth said deadline extension is in view of the… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise by 412
February 18, 2021, 5:01 pm
MANILA – At least 412 more patients have recovered from the coronavirus disease, pushing the country's overall Covid-19 recoveries to 512,375 on Thursday. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) said the figures represent 92.3 percent of those who tested positive for the… Read More
Covid-19 case trend stabilizing but extra vigilance needed: DOH
February 18, 2021, 3:16 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is seeing a plateau in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases nationwide despite an observed rise in some areas of the country. In a statement, the DOH said there had been an improvement in the number of active cases and recovered cases.… Read More
NegOr residents asked to seek consultation for flu-like symptoms
February 18, 2021, 2:34 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – A Negros Oriental provincial health official has cautioned people to pay attention to influenza-like illnesses (ILI) or symptoms amid the current unpredictable weather. Assistant provincial health officer Dr. Liland Estacion, the health committee chair of the province’s… Read More
Over 180K healthcare workers now on vaccination master list
February 17, 2021, 5:18 pm
MANILA – More than 180,000 healthcare workers have been included so far in the government’s master list for the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, a health official reported Wednesday. “As of Feb. 16, coming from the Department of Information and Communications Technology, their vaccine… Read More
PH Covid-19 recovery tally rises by 271 to 512,033
February 17, 2021, 4:48 pm
MANILA – The country's total number of recovered cases from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has reached 512,033 after 271 more patients recovered from the disease, the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH said the figure represents 92.5… Read More
Gov't looks for low dead space syringe supplier: DOH
February 17, 2021, 3:06 pm
MANILA – A health official on Wednesday said the government is looking for a supplier of low dead space syringes to maximize the number of Covid-19 vaccine shots in each vial. “Actually, there’s this one supplier pero ‘yung ating nilagay na presyo ay sobrang taas naman po ‘yung sa… Read More
8 Metro Manila cities show Covid-19 case increase: DOH
February 16, 2021, 6:46 pm
MANILA – There is an increase of Covid-19 cases in eight cities in Metro Manila even though the growth rate in the area remains negative, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. “Sa ngayon, nakalista dito ‘yung walong siyudad na nakakakita tayo ng pagtaas ng kaso. Hindi na kasing laki… Read More
PGH all set for vaccine rollout
February 15, 2021, 6:28 pm
MANILA – The Philippine General Hospital is all set with the preparations and requirements for the rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines. “All set na po, low dead space syringe, ‘yun lang po talaga ang 'di namin mahanap, kahit saan po kami maghanap na supplier (We’re all… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries hit 511,755
February 15, 2021, 5:34 pm
MANILA – Recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has reached 511,755 after 14 more patients have recovered as of Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) said. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH said the figure represents 92.9 percent of those who tested positive of the virus… Read More
1 UK variant case linked to MRT-3 cluster
February 15, 2021, 2:59 pm
MANILA – A health official on Monday confirmed that one of the six newly detected cases of United Kingdom (UK) coronavirus variant is linked to the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) depot cluster of cases last month. In an online media forum, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario… Read More
PH Covid-19 recovery tally now over 500K with 423 new survivors
February 11, 2021, 5:28 pm
MANILA – Four hundred twenty-three more patients have recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), pushing the country's overall tally of recovered cases to 500,335 on Thursday. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) said the figures represent 92.1 percent of… Read More
Pandemic response guided by science: DOH
February 11, 2021, 2:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health on Thursday said its response to the pandemic has always been guided by science and with the help of expert groups, as it assured the public it continues to take steps on improving the health system. The DOH issued the statement in reaction to the findings of… Read More
PH allergy experts encourage Covid-19 vaccination
February 11, 2021, 8:40 am
MANILA – The Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (PSAAI) reassured the public that the benefits of Covid-19 vaccines “far outweigh” the potential risks of adverse reactions, as well as the risk of developing severe Covid-19 or death. During the Feb. 8 Department of Health… Read More
PH Covid-19 recovered cases nears 500K mark
February 10, 2021, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The country's total number of recovered cases from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is now 499,971 as 276 more recovered from the disease, the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH said the figure represents 92.3 percent of those who… Read More
