COVID-19 PANDEMIC PHILIPPINES – A health expert, Dr. Rontgene Solante, stressed that the pandemic is not yet over in the country. The mandatory wearing of face masks in the Philippines has been lifted in both indoor and outdoor areas. However, Dr. Solante reminds that the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines is not yet over. Based … Read more
DOH: “The local governments have that prerogative of imposing this kind of mandates, for example sa mask” DOH — The Department of Health said that local government units (LGUs) may still implement the mandatory wearing of face masks in their respective areas under certain circumstances. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a press briefing … Read more
DOH Speaks on Making Face Mask Rule Voluntary Indoors DOH – The Department of Health revealed the scientific projections if the mandatory wearing of face mask rule indoors will be lifted. The Philippines and countries across the globe remain in the midst of a fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos: “We have to get away from the emergency, the emergency stance of the DOH, because we have to open up businesses“ PRESIDENT BONGBONG MARCOS — The President recently spoke about his reason why he wouldn’t name a DOH secretary for now. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an annual conference by … Read more
DOH Speaks on Philippines COVID-19 Risk Level Now amid Rise on Cases PHILIPPINES COVID-19 RISK LEVEL – The Department of Health (DOH) revealed the status of the COVID-19 situation in the Philippines now. The world remains in the midst of a fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that we … Read more
Vergeire: “Pag-uusapan ito lahat sa IATF because we need to be able to rescind kung saka-sakali, o amyendahan itong EO 168 for us to relax these restrictions” IATF — DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will discuss the possible easing of the country’s … Read more
DOH: “Iyan po ay hindi pa mabibigyan ng rekomendasyon ng Department of Health sa ngayon” DOH — The Department of Health said that the optional wearing of face masks in indoor areas or spaces is still not yet recommended. On Tuesday, DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said during a press briefing that the easing of … Read more
DOH: “Pag dating sa public transport, kahit kayo ay nakapila lang, kailangan niyo isuot ang mask” DOH — The Department of Health said that commuters must keep wearing their face mask while waiting in line for public transportation. As the easing of the wearing of face mask looms, DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said in … Read more
DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire: “The position of the Department of Health is for us to continue on masking but …” VERGEIRE — DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the Department of Health prefers to keep the mandatory wearing of face masks in the Philippines amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, she said in … Read more
DOH: “Other local governments may follow suit and that would be really disastrous for all of us.” DOH — The Department of Health expressed concern that other local government units (LGUs) will also follow the move of Cebu City in relaxing the face mask policy. According to DOH, it would cause a negative impact in … Read more