DAVAO CITY – Religious gatherings are temporarily prohibited in Jose Abad Santos (JAS) town in Davao Occidental due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the province, its Mayor Jason John Joyce said.
As the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to be at the forefront in helping the government in its COVID-19 vaccination initiative, the humanitarian organization drove one of its Bakuna Buses to Bgy. Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal to vaccinate COVID-19 priority groups from A2 to A5.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday (Sept. 4) said experts have suggested vaccinating 50% of the population before administering booster shots to A1, A2, and A3 priority groups.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday (Sept. 4) said the local manufacturer of anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab, which is used to treat COVID-19 patients, announced a shortage of supply until December this year.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday (Sept. 4) suspended its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program in Quezon City District 2 due to the irregularities reported in the distribution of cash aid to beneficiaries.
