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COVID, non-COVID inquiries now equal: referral center

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 12:27 PM

The number of COVID-19 and non-COVID inquiries to the National Patient Navigation and Referral Center is now equal, an official said Friday. Read more »

Doctors back lifting of public health emergency

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 01:21 PM

Now is not yet the time for government to lift mask mandates in the country, a health expert said Friday. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Students urged to get PhilHealth insurance for classes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 04:45 PM

PhilHealth on Thursday urged college students participating in face-to-face classes to avail of its health insurance. Read more »

Shanghai official COVID death toll hits 25

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 21 03:45 PM

Shanghai logged 8 official COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, reporting a mounting death toll even as daily cases appear to be tapering off. Read more »

WHO: Pandemic 'far from over' as case counts fall

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 14 03:10 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic is 'far from over' despite a global decline in infections, the World Health Organization 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 »

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 »

More areas placed under Alert 1: Palace

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 04:27 PM

The COVID-19 task force approved placing more areas under Alert Level 1, the Palace said. 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 »

NCR robbery, theft cases up slightly: police

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 02:09 PM

Metro Manila recorded a slight uptick in robbery and theft cases following its shift to pandemic Alert Level 1, police said. 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 »