Novavax COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective “but not against South Africa variant”, according to a report. A vaccine developed by Novavax was highly effective in preventing COVID-19 but wasn’t effective against the South Africa COVID-19 variant, according to a report. In a report on Inquirer, Novavax’s positive news — announcing that its two-shot COVID-19 vaccine … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced on Friday that he will be vaccinated against the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in public. According to him, he will be among the first to be vaccinated when the inoculation starts in the country. In an interview, he said: “We made that commitment a few months ago. Gagawin namin ‘yun … Read more
DOST disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for a vaccine trial. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. According to DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, … Read more
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers were working on Halal certification, according to FDA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Thursday said that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers were working on securing Halal certification for their respective products. Domingo made the remark in response to concerns raised by the Bangsamoro Region (BARMM) leaders that the COVID-19 vaccine … Read more
The FDA approved the emergency use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the emergency use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. This, as the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was the second one to be granted emergency use authorization in the country, next … Read more
The Philippines could be in “serious trouble” if coronavirus cases could reach millions, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday admitted that the Philippines could be in “serious trouble” if coronavirus cases could reach millions. President Duterte said that the country’s coronavirus infections had already reached over 500,000 and continued to increase based … Read more
The FDA was eyeing to issue a decision on EUA application of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Monday said that the FDA was eyeing to issue a decision on the emergency use authorization (EUA) application of AstraZeneca for its COVID-19 vaccine by this week. In an … Read more
The prices of COVID-19 vaccines were based on a “googled” news article, according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday admitted that the Department of Health (DOH) had “googled” the prices of COVID-19 vaccines and submitted the list of prices to the Senate. During the hearing of the Senate … Read more
The CEO of Sinopharm distributor disowned an official in a radio interview A chief executive of the sole local distributor of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine had disowned the individual who claimed to be a company official and who accused government officials of ignoring initiatives to make their COVID-19 vaccine available to Filipinos. On Senate President Vicente … Read more
Clinical trials for the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines would push through, according to the DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that the clinical trials for the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines will push through. According to the Department of Health, Sinovac’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine will be used in a … Read more