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
The local study on COVID-19 vaccine mixing will include COVID-19 booster shots, according to DOST. Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday said that the local study on the mixing of COVID-19 vaccine brands will also look into COVID-19 booster shots. Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health … Read more
A company in the Philippines reformulated its vitamin products to fight COVID-19, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that a company in the Philippines reformulated its vitamin products to fight COVID-19. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the Department of Science and Technology had bared that a Tarlac-based manufacturing company … Read more
The clinical trials for the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines will push through amidst FDA’s EUA grant, according to a DOST official. An official of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) on Monday said that the independent clinical trials of China’s Sinovac Biotech in the … Read more
The WHO was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Friday said that the World Health Organization (WHO) was considering three COVID-19 vaccines for its solidarity trials, but the date on when the said activity would commence remained uncertain. In an online press … Read more
The DOST had approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Cavite. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had officially approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Maragondon, Cavite. This, as the first local hand-crafted mask conformed to the the recommended minimum specifications or standards for non-medical face masks for community use. In … Read more
DOST disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for a vaccine trial. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday disclosed that the Philippine government was awaiting the submission of requirements by Bharat Biotech for the COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. According to DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña, … Read more
VCO decreased COVID-19 symptoms of suspect and probable cases in study, according to DOST. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had seen a positive result on a study wherein virgin coconut oil (VCO) was used as a supplement for suspect and probable cases of coronavirus disease. In a virtual conference, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela … Read more