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OCTA: NCR positivity rate up 14.3%; deaths and hospitalizations still low

The OCTA Research said the weekly positivity rate of the National Capital Region (NCR) has climbed to 14.3% as of Thursday, April 27.

DOH launches ‘Chikiting Ligtas 2023’ amid vaccine hesitancy

The Department of Health (DOH), together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), spearheaded the Chikiting Ligtas 2023: Join the Big Catch Up, Magpabakuna para sa Healthy Pilipinas! on Thursday, April 27.

Conjunctivitis symptom for XBB.1.1.6 subvariant still unconfirmed

The Department of Health (DOH) said the World Health Organization (WHO) has yet to confirm the symptoms of Omicron sublineage XBB.1.1.6 or “Arcturus” including conjunctivitis.

PH childhood vaccine confidence down by 25 percent – UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned that perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by 25% in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

IATF puts 26 provinces on Alert Level 2 amid increasing COVID-19 cases

The Inter-agency Task Force (IATF) imposed an Alert Level 2 on 26 provinces due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 until April 30.

DOH clarifies COVID-19 alert level status in 26 areas

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified that there was no escalation of alert level status made among areas mentioned in the recently issued Inter-Agency Task Force resolution.

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