The WHO’s call for a moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots was “commendable”, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had welcomed World Health Organization’s (WHO) call for a moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots to address the disparity in vaccine distribution between rich and poor countries. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la … Read more
The DOST pushed for Lagundi as a treatment for mild COVID-19 cases. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had pushed for Lagundi (Chinese chaste tree) as a treatment for mild COVID-19 cases. The Department of Science and Technology expressed optimism that Lagundi will soon be considered as a treatment to be used by patients … Read more
The DOST was open to conducting clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccines on children. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was open to conducting clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccines on children. On Thursday, the DOST expressed willingness to test COVID-19 vaccines on Filipino children despite the recent decision of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration … Read more
VCO showed potential vs. COVID-19, according to DOST The virgin coconut oil (VCO) showed potential against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). This, as the Department of Science and Technology shared the findings of a study on the antiviral effects of compounds from coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. … Read more