Health and Lifestyle
Stopping Sinovac clinical trial must be studied first: DOH
November 11, 2020, 8:42 pm
MANILA – Stopping the clinical trial of potential Sinovac coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine in the Philippines must be studied first, a health official said Wednesday. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made this reaction following reports that the clinical… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise by 311
November 11, 2020, 5:29 pm
MANILA – The 311 newly recovered cases reported Wednesday pushed the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries to 362,217. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,672 newly confirmed infections, bringing the nationwide tally of active… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries now 361,919
November 10, 2020, 6:08 pm
MANILA – With 187 new recovered cases reported on Tuesday, the overall tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide climbed to 361,919. The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,347 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 30,169. Of the active… Read More
DOH discourages caroling to prevent spread of coronavirus
November 9, 2020, 6:07 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday advised the public to avoid doing Christmas caroling this year to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire cited a study that suggests that loud singing could increase Covid-19… Read More
DOH reports 90% PH recovery rate with 361,784 survivors
November 9, 2020, 5:50 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported 90 percent of those who tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered. In its latest bulletin, the DOH said the country logged 182 new recoveries pushing the total number of recovered cases to 361,784. It also reported 2,058 new confirmed… Read More
Global coronavirus cases top 50M
November 9, 2020, 11:03 am
ANKARA – Global coronavirus cases crossed the 50-million mark on Sunday, according to a running tally by the US’ Johns Hopkins University. Data showed a total of over 1.25 million people have lost their lives to Covid-19, while the number of recoveries hit nearly 32.9 million. The worst-hit… Read More
Covid-19 recoveries up by 468 to 349,543
November 5, 2020, 4:54 pm
MANILA – With 468 new recovered cases reported on Thursday, the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide reached 349,543. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,594 new infections, pushing the overall tally of active Covid-19… Read More
PH logs 140 new Covid-19 recoveries
November 4, 2020, 6:34 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 140 new recovered cases, which pushed the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 349,091. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH also reported 987 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of… Read More
PH logs 153 new Covid-19 recoveries; tally now 348,967
November 3, 2020, 5:54 pm
MANILA – The total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide has reached 348,967 with 153 new recovered cases reported on Tuesday. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,772 new confirmed cases, pushing the overall tally of active… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries climb to 348,830
November 2, 2020, 6:00 pm
MANILA – A total of 87 new recovered cases reported on Monday pushed the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 348,830. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 2,298 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active… Read More
Covid-19 test not needed for typhoon responders: DOH
November 2, 2020, 12:56 pm
MANILA – Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) responders need not be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday. "We want to clarify that our responders don't need to undergo (Covid-19) testing as long as they are asymptomatic… Read More
DOH readies P26.5-M meds, supplies amid typhoon’s threat
November 1, 2020, 2:04 pm
MANILA – About PHP26.5 million worth of medicines, medical supplies, health kits, personal protective equipment and coronavirus disease (Covid-19) supplies are prepositioned at the different Centers for Health Development (CHD) as part of the disaster response for Super Typhoon Rolly victims,… Read More
Moderna prepares global launch of its Covid-19 vaccine
October 30, 2020, 9:28 am
WASHINGTON – American biotechnology company Moderna said on Thursday it is preparing for the launch of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate globally. "We are actively preparing for the launch of mRNA-1273 and we have signed a number of supply agreements with governments around the world," said Moderna… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise by 740
October 29, 2020, 5:59 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday logged 740 new recovered cases, bringing the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 329,848. As of 4 p.m., the DOH also reported 1,761 new confirmed cases and 33 new deaths. These figures bring the total… Read More
PH to increase WHO solidarity trial participants to 4K
October 28, 2020, 5:22 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will increase the number of participants in the World Health Organization (WHO) solidarity trial on potential coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccines, which will start locally in December, a health official said Wednesday. “Yes, we are in that direction that we will… Read More
PH reports 540 more Covid-19 recoveries
October 28, 2020, 5:07 pm
MANILA – The overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide has risen to 329,111 with 540 new recovered cases reported on Wednesday,. The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 2,053 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 38,955. Of the… Read More
Recovered Covid-19 patients lose immunity fast: UK study
October 28, 2020, 8:41 am
LONDON – A new British study found on Tuesday that antibodies in people recovering from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) fall rapidly after recovery. The study, called REACT-2, was carried out by Imperial College London (ICL) and wrecked hopes held by some that herd immunity could be a… Read More
Tarlac City elderlies get free flu vaccine
October 27, 2020, 6:23 pm
TARLAC CITY, Tarlac – More than 1,500 senior citizens in this city were administered with flu vaccine on Tuesday to boost their fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). A statement from the city information office said through the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs and City Health… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries now 328,602
October 27, 2020, 5:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 353 new recovered cases, which pushed the overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide to 328,602. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH also reported 1,524 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of… Read More
World had highest tally of Covid-19 cases last week: WHO
October 27, 2020, 8:56 am
GENEVA – Last week saw the highest number of Covid-19 cases reported so far, and 46 percent of all the global cases were from the European region accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths, the two top World Health Organization (WHO) officials said Monday. "There's no question that the… Read More
