Health and Lifestyle
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 38M
October 14, 2020, 9:10 am
NEW YORK – Global coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases surpassed 38 million on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global case count reached 38,006,121, with a total of 1,083,875 deaths worldwide as of 6:24 p.m. local… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise to 293,383
October 13, 2020, 6:16 pm
MANILA – A total of 327 newly recovered cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) reported on Tuesday pushed its overall tally to 293,383. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,990 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 44,958. Of… Read More
Virus vaccines could become available in December: WHO
October 13, 2020, 8:36 am
GENEVA – The World Health Organization's (WHO) top scientist said Monday that Covid-19 vaccines will probably be available in December or early 2021 for submission to regulators for approval. Asked by Anadolu Agency about a possible timeline for vaccines to combat the pandemic, Dr. Soumya… Read More
DOH suggests holding of activities in open spaces amid pandemic
October 12, 2020, 9:39 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday advised the public to conduct activities in open air spaces, install exhaust fans in comfort rooms and avoid usage of recirculated air option for vehicles to prevent possibility of contracting the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) through… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries now 293,152
October 12, 2020, 5:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported 150 new recovered patients, increasing the country’s tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries to 293,152. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH also reported 3,574 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries now 274,318
October 8, 2020, 5:32 pm
MANILA – With 697 new recovered cases reported on Thursday, the total number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide reached 274,318. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 2,363 new confirmed cases, pushing the overall tally of active cases to… Read More
P1-B nearly expired medicines distributed already: DOH
October 7, 2020, 9:07 pm
MANILA – The PHP1 billion worth of nearly expired medicines flagged down by the Commission on Audit (COA) had been distributed already, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Wednesday. “Presently, we were able to distribute all near-expiring medicines… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries rise by 437 to 273,723
October 7, 2020, 5:09 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 437 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total recovered patients to 273,723. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH also reported 2,825 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total active cases to… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries climb to 273,313
October 6, 2020, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide has reached 273,313 with 209 new recovered cases reported on Tuesday. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 2,093 new confirmed cases, pushing the overall tally of active… Read More
US CDC acknowledges airborne coronavirus transmission
October 6, 2020, 9:54 am
WASHINGTON – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday that the novel coronavirus "can linger in the air for minutes to hours" after an infected person is no longer present, acknowledging its potential for airborne transmission. The health authority said in an update on… Read More
Covid-19 may have infected around 10% of world: WHO
October 6, 2020, 9:46 am
GENEVA – Around 10 percent of the world's population may have already been infected with Covid-19, the World Health Organization's chief of emergencies said Monday. Speaking at a 34-member WHO executive board meeting on Covid-19, Dr. Mike Ryan said that Southeast Asia continues to see a surge in… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries now 273,123
October 5, 2020, 6:57 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health on Monday reported 87 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total recovered patients to 273,123. In its latest case bulletin, the DOH also reported 2,291 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total active cases to 45,799. Of… Read More
18,065 new Covid-19 recoveries bring total to over 273K
October 4, 2020, 6:13 pm
MANILA – A total of 18,065 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were reported Sunday, pushing the total number of recoveries nationwide to 273,079. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 3,190 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total… Read More
No new fatality among overseas Filipinos with Covid-19
October 4, 2020, 11:24 am
MANILA – No new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)-related death was reported among the Filipinos abroad on Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In its daily bulletin, the DFA said death toll remains at 793 while active cases increased to 3,006 after registering five more… Read More
PH Covid-19 recoveries climb to 254,223; active cases now 54,294
October 1, 2020, 5:40 pm
MANILA – Some 771 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were reported Thursday, pushing the total number of recoveries nationwide to 254,223. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also noted 2,415 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of… Read More
DOH vows to rectify late reports of Covid-19 cases
September 30, 2020, 10:56 pm
MANILA — A few late reports of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections are due to the "patient's misdeclaration of the onset of illness", a health official said Wednesday. In a virtual media forum, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire acknowledged… Read More
DOH consults WHO after SoKor test kit failed RITM validation
September 30, 2020, 5:23 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it is coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO) about an antigen test kit included in the WHO emergency use listing but failed the local validation on sensitivity. "The SD Bio Sensor is the first antigen test kit that has been… Read More
DOH urges public to seek BHERTs’ help amid pandemic
September 30, 2020, 4:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday urged the public to self-isolate even at the slightest suspicion or symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Health Secretary Francisco Duque III emphasized that even though an individual is just experiencing mild symptoms, it is still… Read More
PH Covid-19 tally rises by 2,025 to 309,303
September 29, 2020, 5:52 pm
MANILA – The total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases nationwide reached 309,303 with 2,025 new infections reported on Tuesday. In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) said there are 50,925 active cases only and of this figure, about 86.5 percent are mild,… Read More
Hospitals 'strictly prohibited' from charging for donated PPE use
September 28, 2020, 5:46 pm
MANILA -- Healthcare facilities are strictly prohibited from charging patients for the use of donated personal protective equipment (PPE), a health official said Monday. In a virtual media forum, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified that aside from the… Read More
