DOH Speaks on Booster Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine DOH – The Department of Health revealed the possible month when the giving of the COVID-19 booster shots for priority groups may start. The Philippines remains to be in a tough fight against the COVID-19 virus. the pandemic that rocked several healthcare systems across the globe affected … Read more
Halloween and Christmas parties in the Philippines were allowed within families, according to DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said that Halloween and Christmas parties were allowed within the “bubble” of their families. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said at the Laging Handa briefing that mass gatherings were still prohibited. However, Vergeire said that … Read more
Allowing Christmas parties this year wasn’t yet certain, according to DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said on Friday that allowing Christmas parties in the Philippines this year wasn’t yet certain. The DOH said that it will have to monitor the trend of coronavirus cases in the country before it would come up with … Read more
Update on Price Caps Set by DOH for COVID-19 Tests DOH – The Department of Health released the new price caps for the COVID-19 tests which will be implemented starting September 6. The Philippines is still grappling with the demands and risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been more than a year now … Read more
Is DOH Considering to Start Giving COVID-19 Booster Shots? DOH – The Department of Health spoke on its current decision on the possibility of administering COVID-19 booster shots for the Filipinos. Most countries across the globe now are in a tight fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these is the Philippines which has also … Read more
Hontiveros: “Mapapa-wow na lang lalo na ang ating mga LGUs na kulang na kulang ang stock ng gamot.” Senator Risa Hontiveros slammed the Department of Health (DOH) due to expired prescribed drugs/medicines and medical supplies. According to her, it was found out the health department purchased medical supplies worth P95.15 million that were not used … Read more
Duterte on Department of Health: “I am not defending DOH… I’m just sharing my opinion.” DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – President Rodrigo Duterte denied defending DOH after it was flagged by the Commission on Audit over deficiencies on budget spending for COVID-19 response. COA is an independent constitutional commission established by the Constitution of the Philippines. … Read more
COVID-19 vaccines were still effective against the Indian COVID-19 variant, according to DOH. On Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that COVID-19 vaccines were still effective against the Indian COVID-19 variant. The Department of Health allayed fears that the Indian COVID-19 variant will lessen the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. According to Health Undersecretary … Read more
The Philippines had detected 678 new cases of COVID-19 variants, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the Philippines had detected 678 new cases of B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.3 COVID-19 variants. According to the Department of Health, 678 new cases of COVID-19 variants were detected by the Philippine Genome Center … Read more
DOH: “Ang talagang objective is for us not to delay government transactions.” The Department of Health (DOH) has defended the exemption of government officials and employees from testing and quarantine amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stressed that the non-testing and quarantine are being imposed so that government transactions will … Read more