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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...

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...

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