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DA temporarily bans entry of poultry meat from Brazil amid contamination reports

Chinese authorities expressed alarm on the recent findings in Shenzhen on frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil which tested positive for COVID-19. Aside from China, the Philippines is also an importer...

COVID-hit PhilHealth members to receive benefits despite IRM freeze

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured that its members infected by COVID-19 can still receive benefits, testing, and isolation packages amid the suspension of the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM). The IRM...

Special concern lockdown of 25 QC barangays eyed

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has recommended placing 25 barangays in Quezon City under special concern lockdown amid the high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The suggestion of Nograles is currently being reviewed...

Manila City buys 2,000 Remdesivir vials

The City of Manila has purchased 2,000 vials of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug developed for the Ebola virus. However, it has a potential to hasten the recovery of patients with Corona...

Ospital ng Tondo on temporary shutdown after 32 health workers test positive for COVID-19

The Manila City government has temporarily closed the Ospital ng Tondo effective Friday, August 14, after 32 health workers have tested positive for Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to Manila Mayor...

Mandatory use of face shields to begin tomorrow, other measures to address COVID-19 in place

Aside from face mask, the wearing of face shield will become mandatory in offices and public transportation in the country starting tomorrow, August 15. National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary...

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