Face mask requirement should be extended – Duque
Outgoing Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said he would recommend extending the face mask requirement amid the surge of Covid-19 infections in the country.
Metro Manila Covid-19 infections could go 2,000 per day by end July – Duque
Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) could increase to 2,000 per day by the end of July if the public continues to disregard public health standards and if booster uptake remains low, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
Next DOH chief must be skilled in handling Covid-19 — Duque
Outgoing Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said his successor must be skilled in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Metro Manila still at “low risk” for Covid-19 — DOH
Metro Manila remains at “low risk” classification for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Covid-19 situation seems “contained” – DOH
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation seems “contained”, according to outgoing Health Secretary Francisco Duque III.