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DOH reports utilization of PPE budget, assures continued support for all HCWs

Following recent reports that the Department of Health (DOH) has unutilized funds for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPEs), the DOH reports that out of the Php 3 billion budget...

DOH allows resumption of use of AstraZeneca vaccine on ages 59 and below

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday (April 19) allowed the resumption of the use of AstraZeneca vaccine on individuals aged 59 and below. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire explained in a...

India reports a record 273,810 COVID cases in one day

India’s Health Ministry on Monday (April 19) announced a record 273,810 new COVID cases in the previous 24-hour period.  About one in three people tested for COVID-19 in the Indian capital of...

DOH to wait for WHO guidelines on possible COVID-19 airborne transmission

The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday (April 19) that changes in the implementation of the country’s health protocols are not required following a report about possible airborne transmission of...

WHO assures delivery of vaccine commitment to the PH

The World Health Organization (WHO) gave the assurance today (April 19) that its commitment of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX facility will be delivered to the Philippines. In today’s Laging Handa public...

DOT lauds repurposed hotels, calls for ‘Bayanihan’ vs COVID

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is grateful of the hotel industry’s continued support in repurposing their accommodation establishments (AEs) into isolation and quarantine facilities. As of 18 April 2021, there are 21...

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