MANILA, Philippines — Over 3.5 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since the government launched its inoculation campaign in March, the latest figures from the National Task Force Against COVID-19… Read more “Herd immunity in 2021 a ‘big challenge’ with just 3.2% fully vaccinated so far”
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Vaccine czar: ‘No favoritism’ in distribution of COVID-19 jabs
MANILA, Philippines — Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday denied the claim of a lawmaker that there was preferential treatment in the allocation of COVID-19 jabs… Read more “Vaccine czar: ‘No favoritism’ in distribution of COVID-19 jabs”
Leaked memo leads to calls for mRNA vaccine
BANGKOK, Thailand — A leaked Public Health Ministry document has prompted calls for fully vaccinated medical staff to be given a booster of an mRNA vaccine. The… Read more “Leaked memo leads to calls for mRNA vaccine”
Robredo, Moreno launch drive-thru vaccination for Manila’s tricycle drivers, delivery riders
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Office of the Vice President and the city government of Manila have partnered with the private sector to inoculate tricycle and pedicab… Read more “Robredo, Moreno launch drive-thru vaccination for Manila’s tricycle drivers, delivery riders”
Manila resumes walk-in vaccination for COVID-19 after low turnout
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country’s capital on Monday said it would resume walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations a day after it halted the move that saw a… Read more “Manila resumes walk-in vaccination for COVID-19 after low turnout”
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”
Laos to begin mass rollout of Pfizer vaccine next week
VIENTIANE (AdChoiceTV News) — Healthcare workers in Vientiane will begin administering the first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to target groups starting on June 16. The… Read more “Laos to begin mass rollout of Pfizer vaccine next week”
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”
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”
Duterte urges public to take COVID-19 vaccine after gov’t misses targets
President Duterte makes the appeal after data shows the government’s vaccination program is short of the 21% target Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the public on… Read more “Duterte urges public to take COVID-19 vaccine after gov’t misses targets”
Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected
“This donation is without any strings attached to it, so to speak,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said. MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines… Read more “Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected”
Roque slams VP Robredo for ‘pushing’ to be in a vaccine infomercial with Duterte after criticisms
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque slammed Vice President Leni Robredo for “pushing” to be in an infomercial to boost vaccine confidence with President Rodrigo Duterte after her attacks… Read more “Roque slams VP Robredo for ‘pushing’ to be in a vaccine infomercial with Duterte after criticisms”
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”
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against Indian variants — study
The lab-based study was carried out by the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Center and is considered preliminary because it has not yet been… Read more “Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against Indian variants — study”
Philippine Red Cross to offer Moderna jabs for P3,500
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will make Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines available for P3,500 for two doses for those who can no longer wait… Read more “Philippine Red Cross to offer Moderna jabs for P3,500”
National gov’t, LGUs, private sector to split 30 million doses of Covovax
MANILA, Philippines — The national government, local government units (LGU), and the private sector will split allocation of 30 million doses of Covovax, the COVID-19 vaccine developed… Read more “National gov’t, LGUs, private sector to split 30 million doses of Covovax”
India Launched Effort to Inoculate all adults against Covid-19
NEW DELHI, India — In hopes of taming a monstrous spike in COVID-19 infections, India opened vaccinations to all adults Saturday, launching a huge inoculation effort that… Read more “India Launched Effort to Inoculate all adults against Covid-19”
General population vaccination may start in September
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines is eyeing to vaccinate the general population by the third quarter of this year, with an inoculation rate of about 500,000… Read more “General population vaccination may start in September”
One dose of COVID-19 vaccine cuts household spread by up to 50%—UK study
LONDON (AdChoiceTV News) — One dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with coronavirus from spreading it to other household members… Read more “One dose of COVID-19 vaccine cuts household spread by up to 50%—UK study”
How to register for COVID-19 vaccination in NCR
Vaccination drives have begun in different areas of the National Capital Region. As more and more COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in the Philippines, local government units in… Read more “How to register for COVID-19 vaccination in NCR”
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