Novel Coronavirus Infection ‘Not A Death Sentence’, Says DOH

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The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said that the majority of people who get infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus recover from the illness. This, as Eric Domingo, a spokesperson of the Department of Health, said that doctors were not afraid as the infectious disease doctors were willing to admit those patients because they … Read more

Coronavirus Fatality In PH To Be Cremated, Says Health Chief

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Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese tourist who died in the Philippines due to 2019 novel coronavirus will be cremated Wednesday. A 44-year-old Chinese tourist from Wuhan City in China was supposed to be cremated within 12 hours after his death. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese-Filipino business group, … Read more

DOH Reveals More Details About Chinese Who’s Positive For Coronavirus

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Further Information About Chinese Coronavirus Patient in PH Released by DOH DOH – The Department of Health revealed more details about the Chinese woman who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Last Thursday, the Filipinos’ worries about the 2019 novel coronavirus intensified after one patient tested positive. The said disease is now rampant in … Read more

DOH Waits For Risk Assessment Before Pushing Total Ban To China

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The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said that the department will wait for the latest risk assessment from the World Health Organization (WHO) before pushing for a total ban on travelers from China. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the temporary travel restriction was only for travelers coming from Hubei province. Also, Duque … Read more

DOH 7 Inaugurates First Rehab Facility For Women

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The Department of Health (DOH) 7 opened the Cebu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Women (CTRCW) last Thursday, December 19. This was the first rehab complex in the Philippines for women who were using illegal drugs. All drug-dependent women, as well as those who are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can seek rehabilitation at … Read more