RITM Testing For COVID-19 ‘Reliable’, Says DOH

RITM Testing

The RITM testing for possible COVID-19 infection was “reliable”, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) method used in testing samples from patients under investigations (PUIs) for possible COVID-19 infection was “reliable”, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This, as Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in … Read more

Filipino In South Korea Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says DOH

Filipino In South Korea

DOH confirmed that a Filipino patient was tested positive for COVID-19 in South Korea. The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday confirmed that a Filipino patient was tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus, named COVID-19, in South Korea. This, as Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire told GMA News’ Unang Balita that the department … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Latest Count of Suspected Coronavirus Cases in Philippines

Suspected Coronavirus Cases in Philippines

Suspected Coronavirus Case in the Philippines Increases SUSPECTED CORONAVIRUS CASE IN PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health (DOH) revealed the latest count of the suspected nCoV cases in the Philippines. Several countries across the globe now are on tight watch against the 2019 novel coronavirus that initially hit China. There are already lots of confirmed … Read more

Novel Coronavirus Infection ‘Not A Death Sentence’, Says DOH

Novel Coronavirus

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said that the majority of people who get infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus recover from the illness. This, as Eric Domingo, a spokesperson of the Department of Health, said that doctors were not afraid as the infectious disease doctors were willing to admit those patients because they … Read more

DOH Reveals More Details About Chinese Who’s Positive For Coronavirus

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Further Information About Chinese Coronavirus Patient in PH Released by DOH DOH – The Department of Health revealed more details about the Chinese woman who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Last Thursday, the Filipinos’ worries about the 2019 novel coronavirus intensified after one patient tested positive. The said disease is now rampant in … Read more

DOH Waits For Risk Assessment Before Pushing Total Ban To China

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The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said that the department will wait for the latest risk assessment from the World Health Organization (WHO) before pushing for a total ban on travelers from China. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the temporary travel restriction was only for travelers coming from Hubei province. Also, Duque … Read more