Health

DOH to let IATF decide on Metro Manila community quarantine

The Department of Health (DOH) will let the IATF-EID decide on whether to place Metro Manila and other high-risk areas under general community quarantine following the decision of the majority of...

DOH in need of more contact tracers

The Department of Health (DOH) is facing a challenge on the lack of health human resources particularly in contact tracing. According to DOH, more than 90,000 contact tracers are needed to meet...

PIDSOG admits recommending COVID-19 testing for pregnant women

The Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology admitted directing its member doctors to recommend COVID-19 testing for patients who are 37 to 39 weeks pregnant. PIDSOG pointed out many pregnant...

Pirbright Institute develops vaccine vs ASF

United Kingdom-based Pirbright Institute announced it was able to develop a vaccine against the African Swine Fever (ASF). The institute disclosed that 100 percent of the immunized pigs through the new vaccine...

PH daily COVID-19 count still under 200, total now at 13,777

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday disclosed the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 13,777 with 9,737 active cases after 180 cases were recorded. The number...

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