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Bexovid, generic version of Paxlovid, gets FDA special permit

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the compassionate special permit (CSP) for the first generic version of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid. The CSP approval of Bexovid was announced by...

BOC seizes P30M worth of fake Biogesic, other meds; arrests suspect

Amid the public’s struggle to access over-the-counter drugs such as paracetamol, P30 million worth of counterfeit medicines such as Biogesic, Neozep, Bioflu, Immunpro, ivermectin, Phenokinon F Injection, Medicol, Planax, Alaxan FR,...

Philippines at critical risk for COVID-10; OCTA says NCR on ‘severe outbreak’ status

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the Philippines is at critical risk for COVID-19 with an almost 700% increase in the seven-day moving average of daily reported cases. The National Capital Region,...

Palace reiterates vaccine efficacy amid Omicron and rising COVID cases

Vaccines do work, regardless of brand, and being vaccinated will help protect against severe forms of COVID-19, whatever variant it is. This was the message stressed by Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet...

DILG chief contracts COVID-19 for 3rd time

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed on Tuesday (Jan. 11) that he has contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the third time.

Omicron surge drives health staff shortages across the U.S.

WASHINGTON - The latest COVID-19 surge in the United States driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant is leading to critical staffing shortages across the nation.

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