Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Benhur Abalos confirmed on Sunday (Aug. 15) that at least 76% of senior citizens in Metro Manila are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
He added that...
The Quezon City local government said it will be more vigilant in screening vaccine recipients following the unauthorized booster shot vaccination incident last week.
According to QC Mayor Joy Belmonte on Sunday...
An infectious disease specialist urged the public to remain compliant with health protocols as the Lambda variant, which can be as highly transmissible as the Delta variant, may cause another surge.
As the Philippines still faces the threat of the highly transmissible Delta variant, which is one of the reasons for the increase in the COVID-19 cases in the country based on experts, the country reported its first COVID-19 Lambda variant case on Sunday (Aug. 15).
Patients admitted in emergency rooms (ERs) and tents within the hospital compound pending availability of hospital rooms are covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
As of Sunday (Aug. 15), the National Capital Region has distributed 29.31% or has given 3,299,290 Filipinos financial aid, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday (Aug. 16).
