The Department of Health (DOH) has vaccinated 656,331 Filipinos nationwide since the government’s vaccination program began. The 656,331 vaccinated equated to 80.23% of the intended doses for the first jab. …
Authorities are concerned about the proliferation of unauthorized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test results and testing kits being sold. According to the Department of Health, they are receiving reports of such …
7,500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by AstraZeneca were returned to the central office of the Department of Health (DOH) from Bicol Region on Monday due to the temperature issue. …
The Department of Health is now looking into conducting a “circuit breaker lockdown” in Metro Manila in the face of increasing cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This coincides with the …
The Department of Health has not yet proposed the implementation of tough lockdowns in Metro Manila so far, but they will not rule out the possibility if the spread of …
The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday confirmed the new variant of COVID-19 first seen in the Philippines now called the P.3 variant. DOH Technical Advisory Group Member and Pediatric Infectious …
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 …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said DOH is not yet considering a time out for medical workers at this point despite the increase of COVID-19 cases. The official said the …
The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday that the public wants to see government officials vaccinated against COVID-19, citing a report of a focus group discussion (FGD). According to Dr. …
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday told employers to rethink its ” “no vaccine, no work” policy plans since there is a global vaccine supply shortage. Health Undersecretary Maria …
Some areas in Region 7 and the National Capital Region (NCR) are in the “high risk” classification of the pandemic, according to a report by the Department of Health Sec. …
The Department of Health (DOH) is now monitoring the increase in COVID-19 cases in 8 cities in Metro Manila and 2 other regions. “Nakakakita pa tayo ng tuloy-tuloy na pagbaba …
The government is set to issue guidelines regarding proper ventilation in theaters to reduce fears of the spread of COVID-19 in such establishments. Last week, the Inter-Agency Task Force on …
Some health workers from 3 government hospitals protested on Thursday for allegedly delaying their allowances. They are willing to even pass it on as a gift check, vouchers, or grocery …
The Department of Health (DOH) will study whether it is appropriate for Filipinos to wear double face masks to effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially since the new variant …
With assistance from the private sector, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Thursday said that the government has enough cold storage facilities for COVID -19 vaccines that are expected to …
The Department of Health (DOH) mulls implementing a “house-to-house” COVID-19 vaccination for the vulnerable sector and senior citizens. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the statement during the House Committee …
The Department of Health announced Friday that Filipinos who will be vaccinated against the new coronavirus would be given a COVID-19 passport. “Itong vaccine passport na ito, meron po tayo. …
The government has yet to guarantee how long the vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could provide immunity against the virus. This was confirmed by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeiere, Wednesday, …
Not only one but three COVID-19 variants are being monitored by the Department of Health (DOH) once they enter the Philippines. “Sa ngayon, meron na tayong tatlong variant na binabantayan. …
For Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, it is possible that the passenger from the Philippines who tested positive for the UK COVID-19 variant got the virus in Hong Kong. “When …
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have warned about drinking unregistered lambanog (coconut wine) this Christmas, which could cause methanol poisoning In a report …
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III admitted Wednesday that 2020 is the “most difficult year” for the Department of Health that made everyone cry due to the challenges brought by the …
The Department of Health (DOH) clarified Monday that no new strain of coronavirus was detected in the Philippines. DOH made the clarification after the United Kingdom confirmed reports that a …
The Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) the government made with American firm Pfizer did not include provisions for COVID-19 vaccine supply, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified Friday. Vergeire answered questions …
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 …