Health and Lifestyle
Covid-19 cases rise by 4,836; recoveries climb to 112,861
August 18, 2020, 6:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 4,836 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 169,213 with only 53,665 active cases. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 84 out of 105… Read More
Face masks, shields, physical distancing give 99% protection
August 17, 2020, 9:00 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) reiterates proper wearing of face masks with face shields and physical distancing provides 99 percent protection against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "Lahat ng eksperto iyan ang sinasabi, may mga scientific studies na po at ebidensiya na… Read More
'No solid evidence' detected SARS CoV-2 strain more infectious
August 17, 2020, 6:42 pm
MANILA -- There is "no solid evidence yet" showing the recently detected strain of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) virus in the country is more transmissible, a health official said Monday. This, after the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said that D614G or the 'G' variant or a "globally… Read More
DOH, EAMC unveil center for emerging infectious disease
August 17, 2020, 3:26 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) unveiled Monday the six-story Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease (CERID) to address the need to manage severe and critical cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Metro Manila. Dr.… Read More
Local pharma interested to reproduce Covid-19 vaccine: DOST
August 15, 2020, 6:01 pm
MANILA – A local pharmaceutical company had expressed interest to reproduce a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine that other countries may develop, a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) official said on Saturday. DOST Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara said the Technical… Read More
40% of schools lack handwashing facilities: UN
August 14, 2020, 9:18 am
GENEVA – As education institutions around the world seek to reopen, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said Thursday that more than 40 percent of the world's schools lack handwashing facilities, a major obstacle to reopening. "More than two out of five schools around the world lack basic… Read More
PH Covid-19 now 147,526; recoveries rise to 70,387
August 13, 2020, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 4,002 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 147,526. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 93 out of 100 operational laboratories. Majority… Read More
PH Covid-19 cases rise by 4,444 to 143,749; recoveries almost 69K
August 12, 2020, 7:35 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 4,444 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 143,749. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 91 out of 100 operational laboratories. The… Read More
Duque reiterates call to wear face masks vs. Covid-19
August 12, 2020, 7:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday urged the public anew to wear face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the absence of a vaccine to fight it. In his speech at the ceremonial distribution of face masks to Antipolo City residents, Health… Read More
WHO cautions Russia on Covid-19 vaccine
August 12, 2020, 8:10 am
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it is following Russia’s progress in developing a Covid-19 vaccine but cautioned that progress in the fight against the virus should not compromise on safety. Commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's earlier announcement that… Read More
WHO urges action to contain virus as cases near 20M
August 11, 2020, 9:34 am
GENEVA – Behind the rising numbers of registered novel coronavirus cases and deaths – both expected this week to reach 20 million and 750,000, respectively – is "a great deal of pain and suffering" and leaders need to embrace new measures to turn the outbreak around, the top official of the… Read More
Wearing of face masks, shields at home encouraged: DOH
August 10, 2020, 3:05 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said family members may wear face masks and shields at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the household. In a message to reporters, the DOH said wearing of face masks and shields is advised if a household has… Read More
PH leads in Covid-19 testing in SE Asia: DOH
August 6, 2020, 6:33 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines has taken the top spot in terms of testing capacity in the entire Southeast Asian region, having tested more unique individuals than its economically advanced neighbors, the Department of Health (DOH) has reported. As of August 4, the country has 99 licensed testing… Read More
PH Covid-19 cases now 119,460; recoveries rise to 66,837
August 6, 2020, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 3,561 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 119,460. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 89 out of 98 operational laboratories. Majority… Read More
Even embryos susceptible to coronavirus
August 6, 2020, 1:20 pm
ANKARA – Shedding more light into how early an individual could contract the novel coronavirus, scientists on Wednesday suggested that it might be as early as during the second week of pregnancy. Embryos could be susceptible to coronavirus disease (Covid-19) if the mother gets sick, potentially… Read More
DOH proposes higher Covid-19 bed allocation
August 5, 2020, 10:05 pm
MANILA – To avoid 100 percent utilization of hospital beds dedicated for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health (DOH) has proposed the increase of bed allocation in public and private hospitals nationwide. In a message to reporters Wednesday, the DOH said the… Read More
PH now has 99 certified Covid-19 test labs
August 5, 2020, 6:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines now has 99 certified laboratories capable of testing specimens from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients. "From just one laboratory with 300 tests per day capacity in February, we now have 99 laboratories with an average output of 28,938 tests per day," Department of… Read More
Covid-19 cases rise by 3,462 to almost 116K; recoveries at 66,270
August 5, 2020, 5:48 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 3,462 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the overall tally to 115,980. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 84 out of 98 operational laboratories. The… Read More
Rapid antibody test shouldn't be used to rule out Covid-19: DOH
August 5, 2020, 8:21 am
MANILA – Rapid antibody testing should not be used as a stand-alone test to definitively diagnose or rule out coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Department of Health (DOH) reiterated anew on Tuesday. In a message to reporters, the DOH said this is stated in Department Memorandum 2020-0258… Read More
DOH expedites hiring of health workers
August 4, 2020, 8:54 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is finalizing the details of how to expedite the formation of the “reserve health workers team” for hospitals and medical centers in Metro Manila and neighboring regions amid the rising coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections. “Sa kasalukuyan… Read More
