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
No confirmed date of COVID-19 vaccine arrival in the Philippines, according to DOH. The Department of Health said that the DOH still didn’t have a confirmed date for the arrival of the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines and when vaccinations may start. During a virtual briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said … Read more
DOH: Galvez said that sturdier pallets were needed in order to avoid shaking of COVID-19 vaccine vials The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said that sturdier pallets were needed in order to avoid the shaking of vials containing COVID-19 vaccines. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario … Read more
Labs can charge COVID-19 swab tests at prices lower than the rate set by the Philippine government, according to DOH and DTI. The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday clarified that public and private laboratories were allowed to charge COVID-19 swab tests at prices lower than the price … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) reported on Wednesday that the new COVID-19 variant in the country has not yet been detected. The DOH and PGC made the announcement amid speculation that the said COVID-19 variant was already present in the Philippines which was first found in the United Kingdom … Read more
2 COVID-19 vaccines passed pre-evaluation, according to a DOH official. A health official on Thursday said that the vaccine experts panel and ethics review board of the Department of Health (DOH) had approved clinical trial applications of two COVID-19 vaccines. This, as it cleared the way for final evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration … Read more
Here’s the price range for the PCR COVID-19 test The Department of Health (DOH) has released the price range for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 which will take effect on Monday, November 30. During the Laging Handa briefing, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said: “Today is the official effectivity of this Department … Read more
Health Department Advises Filipino Shoppers Not to Crowd Shopping Malls on Upcoming Christmas Season The Department of Health is urging the Filipino shoppers not to crowd the shopping malls during the Christmas season. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire is asking the Filipino people to consider other options for Christmas shopping to avoid overcrowding in shopping … Read more
DOH reminded the public that the Philippine government had no registered COVID-19 vaccine yet. The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reminded the public that the Philippine government had no registered COVID-19 vaccine yet. For a vaccine to be approved in the country, the manufacturer must secure clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Read more
No recorded case of Brucellosis yet in the Philippines, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday assured the public that there’s still no recorded case of Brucellosis yet in the Philippines. This, after reports said that thousands of people had contracted Brucellosis in China. In a statement, the Department of Health said … Read more