DOH Encourages Public Not To Entertain Individuals Offering To Sell COVID-19 Vaccines

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The DOH encouraged the public not to entertain those who were offering to sell COVID-19 vaccines. The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public not to entertain those who were offering to sell COVID-19 vaccines. On Saturday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they’re remindingthe public not to entertain those who were selling COVID-19 … Read more

President Duterte Appeals To Public To Complete COVID-19 Vaccination

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President Duterte appealed to the public to complete their COVID-19 vaccination. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday had appealed to the public to complete their COVID-19 vaccination. In his weekly address on Monday, President Duterte was calling on those who had received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to make the effort to receive the second … Read more

Joey Concepcion Backs Use Of “Vaccine Passes” For Safe Mobility

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Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion backed the use of “vaccine passes” for safe mobility. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion backed the use of “vaccine passes” or proof of vaccination for safe mobility. In a report on Manila Bulletin, Concepcion had proposed the use of such document in order to prove vaccination status for … Read more

PHA President Encourages People With Hypertension, Heart Disease To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

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PHA President encouraged people with hypertension or heart disease to get COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday, the President of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) encouraged people with hypertension or heart disease to get COVID-19 vaccine. During the Laging Handa briefing, PHA President Dr. Orly Bugarin urged Filipinos to get inoculated even if they’re diagnosed with hypertension … Read more

Cavite Orders 3 Million Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

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The provincial government of Cavite ordered 3 million Novavax COVID-19 vaccine doses. Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said that the provincial government of Cavite ordered 3 million Novavax COVID-19 vaccine doses. Remulla said in a Facebook post that the provincial government of Cavite had ordered three million Novavax COVID-19 vaccine doses in order to … Read more

Vaccine Expert Panel Mulls Use Of Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine On Elderly Amidst AstraZeneca Shortage

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Vaccine Expert Panel mulled the use of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine on elderly amidst AstraZeneca shortage. Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) on Tuesday mulled the use of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine on the elderly amidst a shortage of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. In a report on GMA News Online, the Vaccine Expert Panel had wrapped up its discussions … Read more

Galvez: 20M COVID-19 Vaccine Doses May Arrive In PH In Q2 Of 2021

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20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses may arrive in the Philippines in Q2 of 2021, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said that 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses may arrive in the Philippines in the 2nd quarter of 2021. In a pre-recorded briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, National Task … Read more

DOH Considers Sanctions vs Gov’t Execs Who Got COVID-19 Shots While Outside Prioritization List

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The DOH was considering possible sanctions against government officials who got COVID-19 shots while not on the prioritization list. The Department of Health (DOH) was considering possible sanctions against government officials who got vaccinated against COVID-19 while not on the prioritization list as the supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the Philippines remained limited. Health … Read more