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PH's first BA.2.12 patient had 44 close contacts: DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 28 03:20 PM

Forty-four close contacts of the Philippines' first case of the omicron BA.2.12 subvariant have been identified as of Thursday, the DOH said. Read more »

DOH working with vaxx hubs after wrong groups get 2nd booster

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 11:42 AM

The DOH is coordinating with vaccination sites after second booster shots were given to health workers and the elderly by mistake. Read more »

Beijing COVID spike prompts mass testing, panic buying

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 25 11:15 AM

Fears of a hard COVID lockdown sparked panic buying in Beijing as long queues formed on Monday in a large central district for mass testing. Read more »

DOH urges COVID patients: Stay home on election day

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 02:20 PM

COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms of the respiratory disease are urged to stay home on election day, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said. Read more »

DOH sees 500K COVID cases if public too lax over rules

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 14 11:38 AM

Waning compliance with pandemic guidelines could push active coronavirus infections to around half a million by the middle of May, the DOH warned. Read more »

DOH naglabas ng mga paalala ngayong Semana Santa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 14 07:01 AM

Ngayong Semana Santa, hinihikayat ang publiko na umiwas sa paghalik sa mga poon at patuloy na sumunod sa minimum health standards. Read more »

2 new omicron subvariants not cause for concern: DOH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 04:17 PM

The two new omicron sub-variants detected in Africa and Europe should 'not be any cause of concern,' the Department of Health said Wednesday. Read more »

Some COVID-19 vaccination sites open during Holy Week

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 13 02:05 PM

Some COVID-19 vaccination sites will remain open during the Holy Week, an official said Wednesday. Read more »

Vaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity stays

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 08 07:03 PM

A yawning gap remains in vaccination rates between the richest and poorest countries. Read more »

DOH warns vs Holy Week overcrowding, kissing of saints

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 05:11 PM

The public is warned against overcrowding, crucifixion, and kissing the imageries of saints during the Holy Week, the DOH said. Read more »

Duque backs proposal to require booster cards

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 02:40 PM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Friday he supports the proposal to require proof of booster vaccination against COVID for entry into establishments and public transportation. Read more »

Doctors: COVID booster cards should replace vax cards

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 08 02:58 PM

Government is urged to set a period of validity for COVID vaccination cards and replace them with booster cards. Read more »

Comelec to test precinct for voters with COVID symptoms

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 03:10 PM

The Commission on Elections said it would conduct a public simulation of its isolation polling place reserved for voters with COVID-19 symptoms. Read more »

Health expert: Difficult to say if omicron XE is here

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 06 05:14 PM

Dr. Rontgene Solante says weaker genome sequencing in the country may be preventing detection of the variant. Read more »

Public urged: Put off Holy Week traditions due to COVID

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 05 05:01 PM

DOH on Monday advised the public to put on hold or practice their Holy Week traditions differently due to the continuing threat of COVID-19. Read more »

IATF awaits 'solid recommendation' on vax card expiry

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 05 04:20 PM

IATF is still waiting for a 'solid recommendation' on setting expiration dates on vaccination cards, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said. Read more »

Shanghai defends separating COVID-hit kids from parents

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 04 05:40 PM

Shanghai health officials defended a policy of separating babies and young children from their parents if they test positive for COVID-19. Read more »

Govt mulls requiring booster for fully vaxxed status

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 31 04:48 PM

Government is studying the possibility of requiring booster shots to be considered fully immunized against COVID-19. Read more »

Getting more COVID jabs than needed is 'dangerous': DOH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 29 09:53 AM

Getting more COVID-19 shots than what is needed is 'dangerous,' the DOH said. Read more »

Moderna says infant COVID vax succeeded in trial

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 24 12:38 PM

US biotech firm Moderna said it was pursuing regulatory approval for its COVID vaccine in children under 6 years old. Read more »