Health

Several studies show obesity can contribute to COVID-19 deaths

Several studies have shown that majority of the individuals who died due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are obese. In a study conducted by the John Hopkins University in the United...

PH begins COVID-19 vaccination

The Philippines has started the rollout of its COVID-19 inoculation with a successful ceremonial vaccination conducted at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila on Monday. The PGH is the first hospital...

Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine effective vs. severe symptoms – experts

The CoronaVac developed by China’s Sinovac which is expected to arrive in the country on Sunday is effective in preventing severe symptoms of COVID-19, according to experts. The Food and Drug Administration...

OCTA Research: COVID-19 case rise in NCR may continue

  The increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) may continue despite the localized lockdowns, the OCTA Research Group reported. Data show that the 719 daily...

DOH keen on 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination

The Department of Health (DOH) is planning to conduct the actual COVID-19 vaccination in health facilities seven days a week in a bid to achieve herd immunity. “Most probably kapag talagang immediate...

FDA: Healthcare workers can still receive Sinovac vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified that the Sinovac vaccine can be used on healthcare workers. In a public briefing, FDA Director General Eric Domingo pointed out that healthcare workers can...

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