Here’s the official statement of DOH and Mayor Abby Binay on failed vaccination in Makati The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an official statement following a video of failed COVID-19 vaccination in Makati. According to the health department, it is a clear breach of protocol. In the video that circulated online, it appears that … 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
The DOH was verifying the COVID-19 test results of 13 co-passengers. On Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that it was verifying the COVID-19 test results of 13 co-passengers of a seafarer who had tested positive for the B.1.617 (also known as the “double mutant”) COVID-19 variant first detected in India. Health Undersecretary Maria … Read more
The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses will arrive in the Philippines on Monday, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) announced that the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses will arrive in the Philippines on Monday. On Saturday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Philippines was expecting around 193,000 … Read more