Gatchalian: Vaccinate general public by June
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asked the government to start the COVID-19 vaccination of the general public or to “those who are willing” next month. “We’re now in our third month of …
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10 regions monitored due to increase in COVID-19 cases
While COVID-19 data continues to improve in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) monitors 10 regions due to the increase in their average daily attack rate (ADAR). These include …
Number of COVID-19 patients admitted to PGH declining
The number of patients with COVID-19 at the Philippine General Hospital is gradually declining. According to PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, this week’s admission is good for them because …
6 Filipinos from India test positive for COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that some people they are examining have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in connection with a new variant from India. The news …
Some hospitals still full even COVID-19 infections decreased
Although the number of COVID-19 cases has slightly decreased, there are still objections to the relaxation of community quarantine in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, especially since hospitals are said …
Duterte admits fear of acquiring COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte is not sure if his body will be able to recover in case he is hit by COVID-19. This is the reason, he said, so he is …
COVID-19 in PH worst this April: analysis
COVID-19’s situation was the worst in the country last April, based on data from the Department of Health (DOH) analyzed by ABS-CBN Data Analytics. According to ABS-CBN Data Analytics, 290,439 …
Employees who acquire COVID-19 at work to receive benefits
Employee compensation or benefits are available to workers who fall ill or die of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to their work, in the face of the increasing number of workers …
Filipino describes tragic situation in India due to COVID-19
The total death toll in India due to COVID-19 has already exceeded 200,000, amid the intensifying crisis in that country due to the spread of the virus. At the same …
Children may be infected with COVID-19, but not silent spreader: doctor
Even children with COVID-19 are not safe even if they are only at home. According to Dr. Cynthia Cuayo Juico, Medical Quality Assurance head of Manila Doctors Hospital, children’s companions …
DOH: COVID-19 transmission not slowing down
Although the number of new COVID-19 cases dropped on Tuesday, it was not because the spread of the disease had slowed, according to the Department of Health (DOH). On Tuesday, …
Group of doctors appeal to use some hotels as COVID-19 treatment facility
The group of doctors appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to allow the use of some hotels in Metro Manila to reduce the number of patients with COVID-19 in hospitals. According …
Joseph Estrada infects older sisters, daughter-in-law with COVID-19
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada infected his older sisters and the wife of his son Jinggoy Estrada with COVID-19. Jinggoy told ABS-CBN’s Teleradyo Tuesday afternoon that his wife Precy and …
Hospitals in Baguio City also full of COVID-19 patients
Hospital facilities in Baguio City are already full due to the ever-increasing number of those infected with COVID-19. The total number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 stood at …
Government will build additional isolation facilities
The government will build additional isolation facilities in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country and as it fills hospitals. “There are now plans to build …
Facebook group provides support to COVID-19 patients
A support group was formed on Facebook to provide support to those who tested positive for COVID-19 and its families. In the group “Coronavirus Survivors PH – COVID 19 Survivors …
Governors, mayors in ‘high-risk areas’ can be vaccinated against COVID-19
National Task Force Against COVID-19 Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon confirmed this Sunday that governors and mayors from areas considered high risk with COVID-19 have been allowed to be vaccinated. …
Erap Estrada sedated, now in ICU due to COVID-19
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada was sedated and moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) after being hospitalized due to COVID-19, his son ex-Senator Jinggoy Estrada, announced on Facebook on …
Senior citizen with COVID-19 dies outside hospital while waiting to be admitted
A senior citizen with COVID-19 died right outside the emergency room of a hospital in Metro Manila while waiting to be admitted. According to a netizen who identified himself as …
Erap, Andanar, and Mayor Belmonte test positive for COVID-19
Several other officials were added to the list of COVID-19 victims such as former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar, and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte. In a …
Ex-President Joseph Estrada acquires COVID-19
Former President and ex-Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has tested positive for COVID-19, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, announced on Monday. “Sa aking mga kababayan, Nais ko pong ipaalam sa …
Several gov’t offices under lockdown due to COVID-19
The offices of some government agencies were locked down after COVID-19 infected some of their personnel. This includes the main office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Intramuros, Manila, …
COVID-19 cases in Calabarzon increase
Aside from Metro Manila, some areas in the Calabarzon region also saw an increase in OCTA Research Group’s COVID-19 cases. From March 10 to 16, 49 new cases were recorded …
COVID-19 may become ‘seasonal,’ UN says
COVID-19 appears likely to develop into a seasonal disease, the United Nations said Thursday, cautioning though against relaxing pandemic-related measures simply based on meteorological factors. More than a year after …
Mike Defensor tests positive for COVID-19
Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor on Tuesday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. The lawmaker said he acquired the disease two weeks ago and that he will have his …
Harry Roque tests positive for COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he tested positive for COVID-19, Monday, March 15. According to Roque, he was tested twice for the virus recently. He said he tested negative on …