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Gov’t in talks with pharma companies for local vax supply

Discussions are ongoing with local pharmaceutical companies and vaccine originators for the planned vaccine manufacturing in the country, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Saturday (Oct. 23). 

DOST: Ivermectin pre-trial activities ongoing

Preparations for the clinical trial of anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 medication are underway, with participant recruitment set to begin next month.

DOH: Hospital vax sites safe for minors

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday (Oct. 23) said hospital vaccination sites for children are guaranteed safe, following former Health Secretary Janette Garin’s claim on the exposure of minors with comorbidities in a hospital setting.

NCR lower alert level possible amid case, hospital occupancy decline

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday (Oct. 23) said there is a possibility to de-escalate Metro Manila’s alert level if reported new cases and hospital occupancy continue to decline. According to...

Galvez: PH-procured, donated nearing 100-M mark

The number of doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines either procured by the government or donated to the country is nearing the 100 million mark, National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said late Friday (Oct. 22).

Concepcion: No confirmed reports of ‘no jab, no pay’ employers

Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion on Friday (Oct. 22) dismissed reports that some employers are imposing a “no jab, no pay” policy.

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