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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...

Virology institute in the Philippines eyed by DOST

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is eyeing the establishment of a virology institute to conduct new and scientific studies on viruses. “'Di lang naman basta pag-aaral ng virus 'yan ano?...

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...

DepEd to ensure gadgets, internet are provided to students and teachers

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones has stated at the Senate Committee hearing Thursday that they are doing their best to provide gadgets and internet connection to all students and...

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