MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III believes the Department of Health (DOH) can still appeal to make the wearing of face shields still mandatory… Read more “Duterte against face shield policy? DOH can still appeal, says Duque”
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Cebu Pacific passengers can get swab tests for P2,500
The reduced rate is available for passengers with Cebu Pacific and Cebgo bookings Passengers with Cebu Pacific and Cebgo bookings now have access to swab tests for… Read more “Cebu Pacific passengers can get swab tests for P2,500”
Face shields can be removed during outdoor work and walks — health ministry
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — People are allowed to remove their face shields while working or walking outdoors, a health official said Wednesday. “Ang face shields kailangan naman… Read more “Face shields can be removed during outdoor work and walks — health ministry”
Doctors fear Bicol might be like India, urge gov’t to place it under ECQ
Medical groups in Bicol warn COVID-19 cases in the region have been ‘alarmingly’ increasing BICOL (AdChoiceTV News) — Medical groups in Bicol appealed to the Inter-Agency Task… Read more “Doctors fear Bicol might be like India, urge gov’t to place it under ECQ”
6,426 new COVID-19 cases seen ahead of new quarantine classifications
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Health authorities on Monday reported 6,426 new coronavirus cases, ahead of government’s decision on a new quarantine status until end of June. Today’s… Read more “6,426 new COVID-19 cases seen ahead of new quarantine classifications”
DOH, OCTA monitor Visayas, Mindanao over increase in COVID-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Health Department is closely monitoring the Visayas and Mindanao due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. OCTA Research said… Read more “DOH, OCTA monitor Visayas, Mindanao over increase in COVID-19 cases”
DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country again tallied over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, raising the nationwide tally to 1,308,352, according to the Department of Health.… Read more “DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths”
Duterte warns of ‘possible’ murder, imprudence raps vs COVID-positive persons who shunned protocols
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said it is “possible” to file murder charges against individuals who are fully aware that they are COVID-positive, yet still… Read more “Duterte warns of ‘possible’ murder, imprudence raps vs COVID-positive persons who shunned protocols”
PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Sunday received 1 million additional doses of government-procured vaccine to be distributed in areas with high Covid-19 cases, particularly in… Read more “PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases”
DOH lists 195 new COVID-19 deaths, over 59,000 active cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country tallied 195 new COVID-19 deaths raising the casualty count to 21,732, according to the Department of Health on Saturday. The daily… Read more “DOH lists 195 new COVID-19 deaths, over 59,000 active cases”
Malacañang cites ‘scientific’ basis on face shield requirement
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — There is a “scientific” basis for the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to mandate the use of… Read more “Malacañang cites ‘scientific’ basis on face shield requirement”
IATF eases rules on inbound travelers inoculated in the Philippines
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Fully-vaccinated inbound travelers who were inoculated in the Philippines will go through a seven-day facility-based quarantine, the Palace said Friday. They will only… Read more “IATF eases rules on inbound travelers inoculated in the Philippines”
Davao City under MECQ; GenSan reverts to GCQ starting June 5
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Davao City will be placed under a more restrictive modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), while General Santos City will be put under general… Read more “Davao City under MECQ; GenSan reverts to GCQ starting June 5”
Number Coding for May 31 to June 4, 2021 — MMDA
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Number Coding Scheme in Metro Manila and Calabarzon for the First Week of June 2021 is still suspended as per MMDA as… Read more “Number Coding for May 31 to June 4, 2021 — MMDA”
Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country’s Covid-19 recovery tally climbed to 1,149,010 after 6,852 new survivors were reported on Sunday. The latest data from the Department of… Read more “Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries”
Some hotels OK to operate at 100%; tests not required — GCQ Classification
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Here’s a treat for Filipinos chafing under the world’s longest lockdown, and a potential lifesaver for tourism establishments and workers laid low by… Read more “Some hotels OK to operate at 100%; tests not required — GCQ Classification”
Iloilo City requests MECQ extension until mid-June
ILOILO CITY – The city government here on Friday said it will be asking for an extension of its modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) classification until June 15… Read more “Iloilo City requests MECQ extension until mid-June”
Over 1M Filipinos fully vaccinated vs COVID-19 since March rollout
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Nearly three months since the start of the inoculation campaign, over 1 million individuals have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Philippines, the… Read more “Over 1M Filipinos fully vaccinated vs COVID-19 since March rollout”
Philippines sees 6,831 new coronavirus cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Local health authorities on Saturday recorded 6,831 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the Philippines to 1,178,217. Active cases:… Read more “Philippines sees 6,831 new coronavirus cases”
Palace: Pfizer jabs from COVAX to go to poor Filipinos
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech to the country’s indigent population, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said… Read more “Palace: Pfizer jabs from COVAX to go to poor Filipinos”
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