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PH detects 18 more UK COVID-19 variant cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 11:12 PM

Medical researchers in the Philippines detect 18 more cases of the more transmissible UK COVID-19 variant. Read more »

North Korea to receive COVID-19 vaccine after making request

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 04 07:00 PM

North Korea has requested Covid-19 vaccines and is expected to receive nearly two million doses, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance, part of the WHO-backed COVAX program, although the isolated country has insisted it is virus-free. Read more »

DOH: Vulnerable individuals to get vaccinated first vs COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 10:56 PM

Astra Zeneca becomes the third major drug company to report hopeful late-stage results for its potential COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

Wary of COVID-19 spread, DOH seeks safety monitoring in evacuation centers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 03:56 PM

The spread of the novel coronavirus in evacuation centers is "a very strong possibility", the health department said Friday, after typhoon Ulysses swamped thousands of home in Metro Manila and nearby areas, forcing residents to flee.    Read more »

Gordon denies report vs Aquino aides is 'damage control' for Duterte men

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 10:42 AM

Sen. Richard Gordon denied Wednesday that he recently recommended charges against 2 Cabinet secretaries of the previous administration to take heat off the allies of President Rodrigo Duterte who are facing corruption allegations related to PhilHealth.    Read more »

Gordon says evidence lacking vs Duque in PhilHealth mess

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 02 09:54 AM

Sen. Richard Gordon said Wednesday a Senate inquiry into the alleged corruption inside the state medical insurer did not find enough evidence for the filing of criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, contrary to a committee report. Read more »

Health dept short of nearly 3,000 COVID-19 workers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 12:47 PM

The health department said Monday it was still short of almost 3,000 workers to fight the coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

WATCH: DOH taps Alden Richards as face of campaign vs coronavirus

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 06:37 PM

"Protektahan natin ang sarili, at mga mahal sa buhay." Read more »

DOH: New coronavirus mutation seems more infectious

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 06:30 PM

 The new mutation of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 appears to be more infectious, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday, as the country's cases of the respiratory disease neared 48,000. Read more »

Virus surge to continue? DOH says can't tell yet

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 09:03 AM

The health department said Monday it could not confirm yet if local cases of the novel coronavirus would continue increasing, after the Philippines saw a record-high daily spike this weekend. Read more »

10 bagong kaso ng COVID-19, naitala sa Caraga region

Charmane Awitan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 12:29 AM

Kinumpirma ng Department of Health Center for Health Caraga na nadagdagan ng 10 kumpirmadong kaso ng COVID-19 ang rehiyon nitong Linggo.  Read more »

COVID-19 cases in Eastern Visayas rise to 72

Jenette Ruedas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 11:00 PM

TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas on Tuesday recorded 19 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Read more »

3 OFW na umuwi sa Caraga region, nagpositibo sa COVID-19

Charmane Awitan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 09 10:02 PM

BUTUAN CITY - Nadagdagan ng tatlo ang kumpirmadong kaso ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sa Caraga region nitong Martes, base sa mga natanggap na resulta ng Department of Health (DOH) mula sa Southern Philippines Medical Center. Read more »

DOH says decline in COVID-19 deaths shows PH has improved in addressing pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 10:35 PM

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) death rate in the Philippines may be on a downward trend, but an expert said, the decrease in fatalities does not necessarily prove better management of the disease.  Read more »

Duque: Red Cross faster than gov't in COVID-19 tests due to tech advantage

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 05:01 PM

MANILA - The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has been undertaking more COVID-19 tests than government because of its technological advantage over state-run laboratories, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday.   Read more »

PH now on 2nd wave of COVID-19 outbreak: Duque

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 11:48 PM

The Philippines is now dealing with a second wave of coronavirus infections, according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque. Read more »

Caraga region, wala nang kaso ng COVID-19 matapos gumaling ang 3 pasyente

Charmane Awitan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 09:29 PM

Wala nang aktibong kaso ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sa Caraga region matapos gumaling ang ikatlong pasyenteng nagpositibo sa sakit. Read more »

COVID-19 quarantine facility in Muntinlupa City to open next week

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 02:55 PM

A quarantine facility for mild and asymptomatic coronavirus disease patients in southern Metro Manila is set to open next week, officials said, with its management turned over to the Bureau of Fire Protection.    Read more »

Lung Center reduces COVID-19 tests due to backlog: DOH

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 02:49 PM

The Lung Center of the Philippines is scaling down its coronavirus testing operations to address backlogs, the Department of Health said Wednesday. Read more »

2 health workers, kabilang sa 6 bagong kaso ng COVID-19 sa Eastern Visayas

Jenette Ruedas, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 09:53 PM

Kinumpirma ng Department of Health (DOH) sa Eastern Visayas nitong Lunes ang karagdagang anim na kaso ng coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sa buong rehiyon. Read more »