#COVID-19

DOH issues guidelines for saliva-based RT-PCR test

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday (April 6) issued guidelines for the use of the more affordable saliva-based RT-PCR test for COVID-19. In accordance with Department Memorandum No. 2021-0161, only licensed...

DENR USec. Antiporda tests positive for COVID-19

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Benny Antiporda has tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, USec. Antiporda shared that he experienced symptoms on March 22 which...

Presidential Spokesperson on the recommendation for the use of Sinovac to the elderly

We confirm that the Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) has recommended the use of Sinovac vaccine for the elderly/senior citizens. The VEP thoroughly discussed the matter amid the current vaccine supply in the...

PNP issues stern warning against using fake COVID-19 test results, 15 persons arrested

Philippine National Police Chief, Police General Debold M Sinas sternly warns the public that faking RT-PCR tests and other health documents is dangerous and may land them in jail. This was after...

Statement of Secretary of National Defense after being found to be positive of the COVID-19

The result of my RT-PCR test today, 06 April 2021, came up positive. I will be undergoing isolation, following the quarantine guidelines to avoid infecting others. Those who have been exposed...

Rep. Defensor to distribute free Ivermectin in QC

Anakalusugan Party-list Representative Mike Defensor is set to distribute free Ivermectin in Quezon City despite its lack of registration as an anti-COVID 19 medication with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

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