Lambda COVID-19 variant had not yet detected in the Philippines, according to Vergeire. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Tuesday said that the Philippines had not yet detected the Lambda COVID-19 variant that was being compared by experts to the Delta COVID-19 variant as far as transmissibility was concerned. Vergeire said in an interview on … Read more
The PACC was set to file cases against at least 3 officials “related” to DOH. On Monday, Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said that the PACC was set to file cases against at least three officials “related” to the Department of Health (DOH) as it also investigated nine cases of alleged irregularities at … Read more
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
All COVID-19 vaccines can prevent severe infections and hospitalizations, according to DOH. On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that all COVID-19 vaccines — including the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine — can prevent severe coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. The Department of Health (DOH) said that all COVID-19 vaccines were effective in preventing the severe form … Read more
The DOH continued to insist on the use of face shield in enclosed spaces The Department of Health (DOH) said that it continued to insist on the use of face shield in the Philippines, especially in enclosed spaces. The Health Department stressed that face shied still reduced the risk of coronavirus infection, especially in enclosed … Read more
DOH on policy on wearing face shields in the Philippines The Department of Health (DOH) clarified the policy on wearing face shields, saying that wearing it in specific settings “has always been the standing policy”. Citing the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2021-0001 on the Clarificatory Guidelines on the Mandatory Use of Face Shields Outside of … Read more
The DOH appealed to the public not to lie about their health conditions to get inoculated against COVID-19. The Department of Health (DOH) appealed to the public not to lie about their health conditions in order for them to immediately get vaccinated against COVID-19. On Friday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire assured that all eligible … Read more
The DOH had identified regions with an increasing growth rate for COVID-19 cases. On Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) had identified regions in the Philippines that have reported an increase in growth rate for COVID-19 cases. In an online media briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that a positive coronavirus growth rate was … Read more
DOH on placing GCQ areas in the Philippines under lesser quarantine restriction. The Department of Health (DOH) wasn’t yet recommending to place the general community quarantine (GCQ) areas in the Philippines under lesser quarantine restriction for the month of June. However, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a radio interview on Saturday that the … Read more
The DOH was studying a recommendation to allow vaccinated people to remove their face masks. The Department of Health (DOH) said that it was studying a recommendation to allow vaccinated people to remove their face masks. In a report on GMA News Online, the Department of Health said that it was studying a recommendation on … Read more