Another surge possible after Omicron BA.4 detected in PH – OCTA
Given the discovery of the Omicron BA.4 subvariant, the Philippine health system may once again be inundated by COVID-19 patients. Still, officials stress that it is unlikely to be as …
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Artificial COVID-19 surge 2 days before election fake news – DOH
On Saturday, the Department of Health said reports that the DOH would declare a false increase in COVID-19 cases two days before Eleksyon 2022 “for partisan use against any candidate …
Select banks to close early amid COVID-19 surge
Some banks have announced that they will close early due to the rise of the COVID-19 case. Different banks notified their depositors and customers of banks that their operating hours …
DOH refuses to use term ‘COVID-19 surge’
The Department of Health (DOH) does not want to use the term “surge” when it comes to another spike in the COVID-19 case in the Philippines, even though it has …
OCTA: COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila slows down
The two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented in Metro Manila was effective after the ‘growth rate’ of new COVID-19 cases dropped. “The lockdown in the form of enhanced community quarantine …
DOH admits COVID-19 surge due to Delta variant
After several denials, the Department of Health (DOH) also admitted yesterday that the Delta variant is the main reason for the increase in new COVID-19 cases in the country in …
Metro Manila experiencing ‘serious surge’ of COVID-19: OCTA
The OCTA Research Group considers COVID-19 in Metro Manila to be in a “serious surge.” This is after 1,740 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Saturday in the capital region, …
COVID-19 cases in NCR up by 47%
New COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) have climbed by 47 percent in the past week compared to the previous week. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said more …
DOH: No COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila
The Department of Health insisted that there is no COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila despite the increase in COVID-19 cases in the past days. “‘Wag na muna natin gamitin ang …
Metro Manila in ‘early stages’ of COVID-19 surge: OCTA
A group of experts believes that the National Capital Region is in the “early stage” of the COVID-19 surge or re-emergence of cases. “The OCTA Research Group believes that a …
Two Filipinos die amid COVID-19 surge in India: envoy
Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon Bagatsing Jr. said Tuesday that two Filipinos died of COVID-19 in the said country. According to Bagatsing, the two Pinoys tested positive for COVID-19 on …
Another COVID-19 surge may occur in June or July: Galvez
National Task Force Against COVID-19 and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday that another surged of cases could occur in June or July. “We have to expect this coming …
Gov’t caught off guard by ‘worse’ COVID-19 surge: DILG
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) admitted on Monday that they were caught off guard by the new COVID-19 surge in March or a year after the first …
NEDA chief unconvinced that reopening of economy caused COVID-19 surge
The chief of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday that it was unlikely that the reopening of the economy caused the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the …
Continuous COVID-19 surge alarms experts, officials
As the COVID-19 case continues to rise in the country, the Philippine Medical Association is alarmed that the situation may become worse again especially since some doctors are getting sick …
‘Pandemic fatigue’ driving new COVID-19 surge – expert
A “pandemic fatigue” has been driving the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, an expert said Wednesday. According to molecular biologist and Department of Health (DOH) advisor Dr. Edsel …
Nurse shortage felt by some hospitals amid COVID-19 surge
Some hospitals in Manila have admitted that they have a shortage of nurses amid the increase in COVID-19 cases. Although East Avenue Medical Center is said to be ready in …
No need for stricter lockdown in Malabon despite COVID-19 surge
The city of Malabon does not yet need to be subjected to a stricter lockdown despite the increase in COVID-19 cases, the city’s chief health officer said Tuesday. According to …
Duterte believes COVID-19 cases increased due to public’s negligence
President Rodrigo Duterte is convinced that the reason for the rise of the COVID-19 case is because many Filipinos ignore the minimum health standards. Because of this, Duterte advised the …
No need for time out for medical frontliners yet – PGH spox
The spokesperson of Philippine General Hospital said Monday that medical frontiers do not need a time out yet, despite the COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila in the recent days. “Hindi …
New variants may have caused COVID-19 surge – OCTA Research
The OCTA Research group said Wednesday the two coronavirus variants could have caused the COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila. According to OCTA’s bulletin on March 1, the reproduction number in …
‘Significant surge’ in COVID-19 cases in NCR possible – OCTA Research
The OCTA Research Team warns the government that a “significant surge” in COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) could occur in the next few weeks following the holiday …
COVID-19 surge will be felt in first 2 weeks of January- OCTA prof
OCTA Research fellow Ranjit Rye said Thursday the COVID-19 surge in the Philippines would be felt in the first two weeks of January. “Hindi na if ‘yan [pagtaas] eh, but …
COVID-19 surge begins in Metro Manila – OCTA
The Octa Research Team repoted the COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila is already in “early stages” and warned it is “serious cause for concern” that could still be controlled. The …
DOH, OCTA project 4,000 COVID-19 cases daily during, after holidays
The Department of Health (DOH) and the OCTA Research team project around 4,000 COVID-19 cases could be recorded during and after this Christmas holiday season. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
GCQ remained to prevent COVID-19 surge during Christmas – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said general community quarantine (GCQ) remained over Metro Manila and other areas to prevent a COVID-19 surge during the Christmas holiday season. “There would be …