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Majority of Metro Manila residents follow health standards but not 'always': OCTA survey

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 12:26 PM

MANILA — A large majority of Metro Manila residents claim to follow minimum health standards but not all of them do it regularly, according to a survey released by the OCTA Group.   Read more »

Only 1 in 4 Metro Manila residents willing to take COVID-19 vaccine — OCTA survey

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 06 10:18 AM

MANILA — Only 25 percent of Metro Manila residents are willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according a study by the OCTA Group. Read more »

As PH loosens COVID-19 protocols, experts warn public vs complacency

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 11:48 PM

The Philippine government relaxes some of its COVID- 19 protocols while also beefing up its contact tracing efforts. One research group reminds the public not to be complacent with the coming holiday season seen as potentially increasing the risks of spreading COVID infections. Read more »

Experts warn of coronavirus surge as infections spike nationwide

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 10:24 AM

The Philippines may see a gradual rise of COVID-19 cases, a group of analysts warned Wednesday, as virus infections climbed in many parts of the country.   Read more »

PhilHealth-Red Cross debt row affecting almost one-third of COVID testing in PH: OCTA group

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 27 07:16 AM

The Philippine Red Cross' suspension of its COVID-19 testing this month largely affected the country's daily screening for possible infections, a group of analysts said Monday. Read more »

DOH not keen on random testing for MRT passengers due to resource constraints

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 04:32 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said random testing of MRT-3 passengers may not be doable given resource constraints.    Read more »