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Metro Manila, 60 more areas remain under Alert Level 1 until April 30

By Myris Lee The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases announced April 13 that Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 1, along with over 60 other areas...

DOH: No payment needed for One Health Pass

The Department of Health (DOH) warned the traveling public against a fake One Health Pass application website requiring payment and card details from applicants. In an advisory released Tuesday, April 12, the...

Canada strengthens guidance on boosters amid sixth wave of COVID-19

The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) of Canada strengthened its guidance on boosters on Tuesday while Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam confirmed the country is in a sixth wave of COVID-19.

Singapore researchers find lower risk of heart inflammation after COVID-19 jabs

Singapore researchers have found that the overall risk of heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccinations is comparable to or lower than that caused by non-COVID-19 vaccinations, the Straits Times reported on Tuesday.

DOH: Observe Holy Week safely, follow health protocols

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public on Monday night to practice minimum public health standards in the observance of Holy Week to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. During the...

Filipinos to benefit from creation of virology, vaccine institute

By Gabriela Baron Filipinos will benefit from the establishment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary said Monday, April 11. The VIP,...

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