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COVID-19 vaccination

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination still unlikely in next admin

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination still unlikely in next admin

by Margret Fermin

According to an adviser to the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19, mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 is still unlikely under the future administration. “Hindi pa siguro, ‘no? Even mandatory vaccination. …

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PH overcomes COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage - Duque

PH overcomes COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage – Duque

by Margret Fermin

Department of Health chief Francisco Duque III said the Philippines was already over the COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage. Duque told Dobol B TV that the country’s average daily attack rate …

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2 Africa-bound Filipinas stopped at NAIA

BI hopeful in gradual increase of tourists in PH for 2022

by Margret Fermin

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that the agency remains hopeful for the gradual increase of tourists for 2022, following the anticipated reopening of the country’s borders on February 10. …

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2 Cavite towns halt COVID-19 vaccination

2 Cavite towns halt COVID-19 vaccination

by Margret Fermin

Vaccination against COVID-19 has been temporarily suspended in the town of Tanza due to the increase in the number of medical workers testing positive for the virus. According to Tanza …

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Duterte might approve mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

Duterte might approve mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte said he might approve making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory if the Inter-Agency Task Force recommends it amid the threat of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. “I may agree …

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DOH to add hospitals for children's COVID-19 vaccination

DOH to add hospitals for children’s COVID-19 vaccination

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health (DOH) has announced plans to increase further the number of hospitals that will administer COVID-19 vaccination to minors aged 12 to 17 years. Health Undersecretary Myrna …

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Law needed to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory - DOJ

Law needed to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory – DOJ

by Margret Fermin

James Tayongtong has only been a staff member in the mayor’s office in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite,, for two months. Because he is a newcomer, he still does not have …

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General population's COVID-19 vaccination to begin in October

General population’s COVID-19 vaccination to begin in October

by Margret Fermin

Vaccination against COVID-19 will be open to all Filipinos starting October, which means that sectors that are not a priority in the vaccine rollout can now be vaccinated. “Magsisimula na …

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COVID-19 vaccination momentum may be affected by lack of supply

COVID-19 vaccination momentum may be affected by lack of supply

by Margret Fermin

The local government of Caloocan fears that many may refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 after the country runs into supply problems. According to Dr. Rachel Basa, COVID-19 vaccination coordinator …

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Quezon City vaccinates most number of residents in one day in NCR

Quezon City vaccinates most number of residents in one day in NCR

by Margret Fermin

According to the local government, Quezon City vaccinated 41,826 in a single day on Tuesday, the highest number in the entire Metro Manila in a single day. According to the …

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‘Maskless Christmas’ possible if COVID-19 vaccination is fast-tracked

‘Maskless Christmas’ possible if COVID-19 vaccination is fast-tracked

by Margret Fermin

“No mask” Christmas and looser quarantine restrictions are possible if herd immunity is achieved, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to group fellow Dr. Nicanor Austriaco Jr., this is …

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IATF to prioritize MECQ areas in COVID-19 vaccine deployment

IATF to prioritize MECQ areas in COVID-19 vaccine deployment

by Margret Fermin

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) said that areas in modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), including Cagayan de Oro, will be prioritized in vaccine deployment. This is after Cagayan De Oro …

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Express lane for A1-A3 groups vaccination

“Express lane” for A1-A3 groups eyed once vaccination of A4 begins

by Margret Fermin

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. said Wednesday that “express lanes” for those under the A1 to A3 vaccination priority group once the inoculation of the A4 …

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PH vaccinates average of 162,513 people daily - NTF

PH vaccinates average of 162,513 people daily – NTF

by Margret Fermin

The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 said the government vaccinates an average of 162,513 COVID-19 people daily. NTF added that as of May 22, the Philippines had given a …

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Almost all economic frontliners included in A4 priority list

Almost all economic frontliners included in A4 priority list

by Margret Fermin

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Secretary Joey Concepcion said all economic frontliners are included in the A4 priority list for the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. “Halos lahat ng economic frontliners [kasama …

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Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination conducted under bridge in Rizal

Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination conducted under bridge in Rizal

by Margret Fermin

Rodriguez, Rizal started Tuesday its drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination, which was conducted under a bridge. According to Dr. Maria Carmela Javier, municipal health officer, the drive-thru vaccination will help speed up …

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Over 3M Pinoys vaccinated against COVID-19- Galvez

Over 3M Pinoys vaccinated against COVID-19: Galvez

by Margret Fermin

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. reported to President Rodrigo Duterte that over three million Filipinos had been vaccinated against COVID-19. “Sa ngayon maganda pa rin po ang mga balita natin …

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Over 284,000 Filipinos complete COVID-19 vaccination

Over 284,000 Filipinos complete COVID-19 vaccination: DOH

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday a total of 284,553 Filipinos have completed their COVID-19 vaccination as of May 1, two months after the country began its inoculation program. …

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Lack of supply halts COVID-19 vaccination some Laguna areas

Lack of supply halts COVID-19 vaccination some Laguna areas

by Margret Fermin

Vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been temporarily suspended in some cities in Laguna province due to lack of supply. In Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, vaccination was stopped two weeks …

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COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers eyed by mid-May, June

COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers eyed by mid-May, June

by Margret Fermin

The national government targets to begin the COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers by mid-May or June, an official said Monday. According to Inter-Agency Task Force Against COVID-19, those included in …

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IATF approves priority group A4 for COVID-19 vaccination

IATF approves priority group A4 for COVID-19 vaccination

by Margret Fermin

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Friday the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the Priority Group A4 of the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The complete list of …

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Include media workers in COVID-19 vaccination priority list

Include media workers in COVID-19 vaccination priority list: Villanueva

by Margret Fermin

Senator Joel Villanueva called on the government to include media workers on the COVID-19 vaccination priority list, calling them “information frontliners.” “Press freedom and timely access to truthful information are …

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11 percent of health workers vaccinated against COVID-19-DOH

11 percent of health workers vaccinated against COVID-19: DOH

by Margret Fermin

Nearly 200,000 out of a total of 1.7 million health workers in the country have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2 weeks since the government’s vaccination program was launched. …

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Over 193K Filipinos vaccinated against COVID-19 - DOH

Over 193K Filipinos vaccinated against COVID-19 – DOH

by Margret Fermin

The Department of Health reported Monday that more than 193,000 Filipinos have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the first 13 days of the country’s inoculation program. “So far, we have …

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Duterte may ease quarantine once PH administers 2M COVID-19 vaccines - Nograles

Duterte may ease quarantine once PH administers 2M COVID-19 vaccines – Nograles

by Margret Fermin

President Rodrigo Duterte may ease quarantine restrictions once at least two million Filipinos have been vaccinated against COVID-19, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Thursday. “The President reiterated his stand that …

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vaccination for general public may begin late April, early May

Galvez: Vaccination for general public may begin late April, early May

by Margret Fermin

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. announced Wednesday that the vaccination for the general public may start between late April or early May. In an interview with ANC, Galvez said poor …

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