DOH still searching for 3 contacts of Filipino who got UK variant
The Department of Health (DOH) announced they found another close contact of the first Filipino who got infected by the UK variant of the coronavirus after traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Thursday.
PH reports 1,783 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) tally rose to 507,717 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported Thursday 1,783 new infections.
India’s Bharat Biotech seeks emergency use authorization of Covid-19 vaccine in PH
The Indian firm has advised people with weak immune systems, allergies and other medical conditions to avoid its Covaxin Covid-19 vaccine.
Galvez: Gov’t in talks with 18 firms for vaccine storage
Galvez assured the public the country would have enough facilities to accommodate any vaccine.
PH tops 505,000 Covid-19 cases
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) tally reached 505,939 after the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 1,862 new infections.
Roque claims Duterte noticed ‘war-like’ demeanor of senators; ‘Imbento!’ rebuts Sotto
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Roque was making things up.
Robredo to receive Covid-19 vaccine shots in public—spox
Ibarra Gutierrez, Robredo’s spokesman, made the pronouncement after Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go challenged the vice president to receive anti-Covid shots.
Duterte willing to take first Sinovac shot but not in public—Palace
In August last year, Duterte expressed willingness to receive the first doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in public to assure Filipinos of its safety.
Galvez: PH saved $700M thru vaccine negotiations
In a televised briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte and other officials, Galvez said the government was able to bring down prices offered by manufacturers by half.
Duterte offers Pfizer vaccines to senators after Norway deaths
“Gusto ninyong Pfizer, kayong mga senador, in Norway, 25 persons died after receiving Pfizer vaccination. Gusto ninyo? Mag-order kami para sa inyo,” he said in a televised address.
Palace welcomes Biden’s move to grant legal status to 11-M immigrants
Malacañang on Monday hailed US President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to grant legal status to some 11-million immigrants in the US once he assumes the presidency.
Guidelines for areas under ‘new normal’ being crafted
The government is working on guidelines for areas to be placed under “new normal,” the lowest among quarantine classifications, Malacañang said on Monday.
Duterte spokesman: Inday Sara best presidential candidate
In a DZRH interview, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte-Carpio was the most qualified among prospective candidates.
PH mandates intensified contact tracing
In a IATF Resolution No. 94 made available to the public on Friday, the IATF said close contacts up to the third generation of patients bearing new coronavirus strains would be required to undergo a 14-day facility-based quarantine.
Vergeire counters Roque: proving the effectivity of Covid-19 vaccines will take time
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire disputed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. ‘s theory that China-made coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines are effective to Filipinos after posting good results on Indonesians.
Using two different Covid-19 vaccine brands to complete two doses not advisable – Duque
Using two different brands of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine just to complete the required two doses is not recommended according to Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III.