Health

DOH considers “expanded targeted testing” as more proper than “mass testing”

The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified that the proper term for the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests being conducted by the government is “Expanded Targeted Testing” not “Mass Testing.” DOH...

Senate begins inquiry on COVID-19 situation

The IATF believes the country has achieved the so-called flattening of the curve. In the Senate hearing earlier with leaders of the IATF, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the number of...

DOH points out importance of contact tracing amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Department of Health (DOH) emphasized one of the government measures to fight COVID-19 is the boosting of contact tracing efforts. DOH USec. Maria Rosario Vergeire explained that individuals who may have...

PRRD updates on DOH move on Avigan, aid distribution in 8th report

President Rodrigo Duterte has submitted his eighth weekly report to Congress on the government’s COVID-19 response primarily the disbursement of the Department of Health (DOH), allocating Php 18 million for Avigan...

COVID-19 cases now at 11,876; DOH issues reminders amid onset on ‘Ambo’

As of May 14, the total number of recorded COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 11,876 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 258 new cases. The recovery tally has...

CoVID-19 cases reach 10, 610

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 147 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 10,610. The DOH also disclosed the death toll is...

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