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DepEd kicks off ‘successful’ first day of limited face-to-face classes

The first day of limited face-to-face classes on Nov. 15 was a success according to Department of Education (DepEd) Sec. Leonor Briones when she appeared on the Laging Handa public briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

US donates over 300-K Pfizer vaccine doses

MANILA – The latest shipment of the US-donated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines arrived Monday (Nov. 15) night, further boosting the country's supply as it readies booster shots for the healthcare workers.

Health care workers to get booster shots starting Nov. 17

MANILA – Fully-vaccinated health care workers may get their third dose or booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine starting Nov. 17, the Department of Health (DOH) said.

PRRD calls on LGUs to restrict unvaccinated minors in public places

President Rodrigo Duterte called on the local government units (LGUs) to pass local ordinances restricting unvaccinated minors to roam around public places.

PRRD lifts mandatory use of face shields in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday (Nov. 15) approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to lift the mandatory use of face shields in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3.

NCR sees increase in reproduction numbers

The reproduction number of COVID-19 cases or speed of infection transmission in Metro Manila has once again increased.

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