Health and Lifestyle
PH hospitals to join WHO solidarity trial
April 23, 2020, 7:42 pm
MANILA – Some 21 hospitals across the country will be participating in the solidarity trial that will look into the effects of different drugs on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, a health official said Thursday. "Noong Lunes, kakapirma pa lang namin ng mga dokumento at naipadala na… Read More
PH Covid-19 cases rise by 271; 29 new recoveries recorded
April 23, 2020, 7:07 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 271 new persons infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 6,981. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire alo reported 29 new recoveries and 16 new deaths. The total number… Read More
Covid cases among health care workers not PPE-related: DOH
April 23, 2020, 4:32 pm
MANILA – Shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health facilities nationwide is not the main cause of high risk for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection among Filipino health care workers, a Department of Health official said Thursday. In a virtual media briefing, DOH… Read More
BGI Covid-19 lab can perform 3-5K tests per day: DOH
April 23, 2020, 3:24 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting a quicker turnaround time for the testing of specimens of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients once the BGI Covid-19 laboratory equipment becomes fully operational by the first week of May. "Kami ngayon ay nakikipag-partner sa mga… Read More
WHO exec: Battle vs. Covid-19 'long' one; prepare for new normal
April 21, 2020, 7:00 pm
MANILA – An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific on Tuesday said the battle against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic would be a "long" one that all should be prepared for a new normal. "For individuals, they should make this already part of their… Read More
UP-NIH test kits to be distributed this week: DOH exec
April 21, 2020, 9:05 am
MANILA – The University of the Philippines-National Institutes for Health (UP-NIH) will start the distribution of locally-produced test kits for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) within the week, a health official said Monday. "Ang mga susunod na ospital ay mabibigyan na ng mga UP-NIH test… Read More
FDA approves 16 Covid-19 rapid antibody test kits
April 20, 2020, 4:03 pm
MANILA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 16 coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) rapid antibody test kits for commercial use as of April 16, 2020. These applications have completed necessary documentary requirements and have undergone review and evaluation by the FDA. As part… Read More
DOH reports 207 new Covid-19 cases, 82 recoveries
April 16, 2020, 9:18 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 207 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 5,660. During the Beat Covid-19 virtual presser, DOH Health Promotion and Communication Service director Beverly Ho… Read More
PH now has 16 certified Covid-19 test labs
April 15, 2020, 8:06 pm
MANILA – The Philippines now has 16 certified laboratories capable of testing specimens from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, a Department of Health (DOH) official reported on Wednesday. "Ang Philippine Red Cross ay na-i-certify natin kahapon at ngayong araw ay nagsimula na ng… Read More
DOH performs nearly 40k individual tests for Covid-19
April 15, 2020, 7:33 pm
MANILA - - The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday performed a total of 39,947 individual tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "As of April 14, 6 p.m., some 5,782 are positive cases and 34,116 are negative. Lilinawin natin na ang total positive cases ay maaring mas mataas kaysa sa… Read More
PH records 230 new Covid-19 cases, 58 recoveries
April 15, 2020, 6:27 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 230 new persons infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of positive cases to 5,453. During the Beat Covid-19 virtual presser, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported 58 new… Read More
DOH reports 291 new Covid-19 cases, 53 new recoveries
April 14, 2020, 6:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 291 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 5,223. During the Beat Covid-19 virtual presser, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire also reported 53 new… Read More
PH records 284 new Covid-19 cases, 45 recoveries
April 13, 2020, 6:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported 284 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-2019), bringing the total number in the country to 4,932. During the Beat Covid-19 virtual briefing, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there were 45 new recoveries, the total… Read More
Covid-19 mass testing to start Tuesday: DOH exec
April 13, 2020, 2:30 pm
MANILA – The mass testing for patients suspected of having coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will start on Tuesday. At the Laging Handa public briefing Monday, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reiterated that priorities for testing include cases of those seriously ill and essential… Read More
Indonesia: Possible virus treatment found in flora
April 9, 2020, 8:09 pm
JAKARTA – Indonesian research teams on Thursday said they found potential compounds in local agricultural products that can fight the coronavirus virus (Covid-19). Dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, an internist at the University of Indonesia, said hesperidin, myricetin, luteolin and casuarinin -- all of… Read More
DOH reports 206 new Covid-19 cases, 28 new recoveries
April 9, 2020, 6:22 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported 206 new positive coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases, bringing the country’s total to 4,076. In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH also reported 28 new recoveries for a total of 124; and 21 new deaths for a total of 203. In a… Read More
Smokers more susceptible to Covid-19: DOH
April 9, 2020, 5:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) warned that smokers are more prone to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection. DOH Promotion Bureau Director and Special Assistant to Health Secretary Beverly Ho, during the Beat Covid-19 virtual presser on Wednesday, said majority of Covid-19… Read More
Task force to set guidelines on proper use of PPE
April 8, 2020, 3:12 pm
MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Disease is set to come up with guidelines and strategies on the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) amid limited supply globally, a Department of Health (DOH) official said on Wednesday. "Kaya siya mahalaga kasi… Read More
'Wash hands to ward off virus, use moisturizers to protect skin'
April 7, 2020, 9:37 pm
ANKARA – Even while doing the right thing by regularly washing your hands to guard against coronavirus, people must take care not to use disinfectant and cologne carelessly, according to a Turkish skin doctor. Filiz Topaloglu Demir, a dermatologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in… Read More
Patients must not be charged for use of donated PPE sets: DOH
April 7, 2020, 1:14 pm
MANILA — Personal protective equipment (PPE) that were given as donations or provided by the government must not be charged to patients admitted in health facilities, a Department of Health official said Monday. "Bayad na po ang mga ito at hindi dapat singilin ng opistal ang pasiyente sa… Read More
