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54 health facilities damaged by Abra quake

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 06:14 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said 54 healthcare facilities have been damaged by the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit the province of Abra on Wednesday. Read more »

DOH says to ensure vape regulation under new law

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 05:42 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday it will "tighten its grip where the law enables it" on the monitoring and regulation of heated tobacco products after the Vape Bill lapsed into law. Read more »

Philippines' dengue cases up 96 percent

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 05:02 PM

The Philippines' dengue cases have nearly doubled as it tallied 73,909 infections so far this year, the Department of Health said Thursday. Read more »

PH eyes compassionate permit for smallpox jabs vs monkeypox

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 04:21 PM

The government can use smallpox jabs against monkeypox through a compassionate special permit (CSP) that is issued by the FDA. Read more »

Pasay City General Hospital puno na sa non-COVID cases

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 28 05:03 PM

Umabot na sa full capacity ang mga ward ng Pasay City General Hospital kasunod ng pagdagsa ng mga non-COVID patients, ayon sa pamunuan ng ospital. Read more »

Publiko binaalan kontra toxic lipsticks

Zyann Ambrosio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 02:53 PM

Nagbabala ngayong Huwebes ang environmental group na EcoWaste Coalition laban sa mga toxic lipstick na nabibili sa halagang P10 hanggang P50. Read more »

Japan tops global new COVID cases in week to Sunday

Kyodo News
Updated as of Jul 28 02:01 PM

Japan had the world's highest number of new coronavirus cases in the week to Sunday with more than 969,000, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Read more »

Shawn Mendes cancels tour due to mental health issues

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 01:53 PM

Canadian singer Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday that he will be canceling his tour due to mental health issues. Read more »

Concepcion laments belated booster drive expansion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 28 11:43 PM

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) — Former presidential adviser Joey Concepcion on Thursday criticized health authorities for their late decision in expanding eligibility for the second booster shot as some 4.25 million COVID-19 vaccines reportedly expired. Read more »

Gov't eyes only 4 pct increase for 2023 budget: Angara

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 28 10:37 AM

The Marcos administration will likely enforce more focused spending as it eyes only a 4-percent increase in next year's budget, a senator said Thursday. Read more »

Japan COVID cases hit record high of 209,694

Kyodo News
Posted at Jul 28 08:04 AM

Japan's daily coronavirus cases hit a record high of 209,694 on Wednesday, with health experts urging "maximum vigilance" as the country continues to struggle with its seventh wave of infections Read more »

Long-lasting loss of smell, taste in 5% of Covid cases: study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 28 06:55 AM

Around five percent of people who have had Covid-19 develop long-lasting problems with their sense of smell or taste, a large study said Thursday, potentially contributing to the burden of long Covid. Read more »

Philippines records 2,727 new COVID-19 cases

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 07:43 PM

The Philippines recorded 2,727 new COVID-19 cases, data from the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday showed. Read more »

Grupo na puwedeng tumanggap ng 2nd booster nadagdagan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 09:30 PM

Pinalawig pa ng Department of Health ang mga puwedeng makatanggap ng ikalawang booster dose kontra COVID-19. Read more »

Clash over controversial vape bill could reach SC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 10:40 AM

Advocates on Tuesday said they want to question the legality of the controversial vape bill before the Supreme Court. Read more »

DOH issues guidelines for 2nd booster shot rollout

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 04:03 AM

Under the guidelines, only the Tozinameran (Pfizer) and Spikevax (Moderna) mRNA vaccines will be used for second booster shots. Read more »

Medical experts welcome Marcos plans for health sector

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 12:15 AM

A health workers' group, however, found his plans lacking on specifics to improve their working conditions. Read more »

DOH: Daily COVID cases may hit 19,000 by end-August

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 11:32 PM

Health officials issued the warning, as they launched a new campaign to boost vaccine uptake. Read more »

Philippines logs 2,360 new COVID cases

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 07:40 PM

The Philippines on Tuesday reported 2,360 new COVID-19 cases and no new death, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. Read more »

Edad 18 pataas puwede bumili ng vape, ayon sa panukalang naisabatas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 07:37 PM

Nag-lapse at naging batas ang kontrobersiyal na vape bill na hindi nalagdaan o na-veto 30 araw matapos maisumite sa Malacanang. Read more »