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Expert: Marcos' China visit poses risks, 'potential superspreader event'

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Updated as of Jan 03 11:20 PM

Marcos Jr.'s visit to China poses risk to his health and his delegation as the most populous nation faces a surge of COVID-19 infections. Read more »

Tighter COVID rules for China travelers sought in PH

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Updated as of Jan 03 01:49 PM

The Philippines should impose fresh travel restrictions on arrivals from China as it battles a new wave of COVID-19 cases, an expert said. Read more »

Presence of COVID BF.7 subvariant in PH should spark concern - expert

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 26 11:29 AM

A public health expert expressed concern over the presence of omicron subvariant BF.7 in the country, which is fueling COVID-19 infections in China. Read more »

'Charming, engaging, expert': Dancing doctor's appointment to DOH praised

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Updated as of Nov 16 11:37 AM

A health reform advocate welcomed the appointment of infectious disease specialist Dr. Eric Tayag as new undersecretary of the Department of Health. Read more »

Philippines not yet ready to remove masks indoors - doctor

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 26 01:13 PM

A health reform advocate on Monday said it is too early for the Philippines to lift mask mandates in indoor spaces, noting that more infectious variants and subvariants of COVID-19 have entered the country. Read more »

DepEd urged to release COVID count in schools

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 24 03:30 PM

How many students have been infected with COVID-19 since the return of face-to-face classes? Read more »

Move to lift mask mandates 'premature': ex-gov't adviser

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Updated as of Sep 08 10:50 AM

Government’s move to recommend the lifting of face mask mandates is ''premature,''one of its former advisers said Thursday. Read more »

Pag-imbestiga sa vaccine wastage, OK sa mga doktor

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 07:31 PM

Suportado ng mga doktor ang isinusulong na imbestigasyon ng ilang mambabatas sa pamunuan ng DOH kaugnay ng mga na-expire na bakuna kontra COVID-19. Read more »

Expert rejects push to re-evaluate Dengvaxia use

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Posted at Jul 13 12:35 PM

A health reform advocate is not keen on re-evaluating the use of Dengvaxia vaccine despite a rise in dengue cases in the country. Read more »

Marcos urged: Form council of advisers on COVID crisis

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Posted at Jul 05 10:20 AM

A health reform advocate is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to form a council of advisers that could help guide the administration in defeating the COVID-19 crisis. Read more »

Expert urges Marcos gov't to 'commercialize' COVID jabs

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Posted at Jun 28 11:29 AM

The next administration should commercialize COVID-19 vaccines after its first 100 days, a health reform advocate said Tuesday. Read more »

Don’t fear variants, as long as masks stay: Leachon

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Posted at Jun 04 10:47 AM

Tony Leachon said emerging COVID-19 variants should not be feared as long as masks are worn and vaccinations continue. Read more »

Govt urged: Ramp up vaccinations, stock up on antivirals

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Updated as of May 18 09:34 AM

Government must intensify its surveillance of COVID-19 cases, ramp up its vaccination program, and stock up on antivirals in preparation for a possible rise in infections, a health advocate said Wednesday. Read more »

Govt urged to consider full approval for COVID jabs

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Posted at Apr 08 12:56 PM

Government should consider giving full approval to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines just like in the US to ramp up the number of persons with booster shots, a health reform advocate said Friday. Read more »

'Some OTC drugs may reduce amount of COVID in mouth'

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 05:46 PM

A study showed that some over-the-counter products may reduce the amount of coronaviruses in the mouth cavity, a health advocate said. Read more »

Rapid antigen tests for inbound int'l travelers sought

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 12:30 PM

The government is urged Tuesday to require arriving international travelers to undergo rapid antigen tests after the facility-based quarantine requirement is removed for the fully-vaccinated, and as Metro Manila and nearby provinces deescaleted to Alert Level 2. Read more »

Doc hits move to reduce quarantine for int'l arrivals

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Posted at Jan 24 10:33 AM

Now is not the right time to ease quarantine restrictions for international arrivals, a public health advocate said, noting that the Philippines is still recording many new COVID-19 cases daily. Read more »

Pagluwag ng restrictions sa red list countries inalmahan

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Posted at Jan 15 07:59 PM

Inalmahan ang bagong panuntunan kaugnay sa pagpasok ng mga biyahero mula sa mga bansang nasa red list. Read more »

Gov’t urged: Be mindful of effect of surge on health workers

Mico Abarro, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 04:40 PM

Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon said government must revisit its COVID-19 alert level system, amid a surge in cases among health workers. Read more »

COVID home care: What medicines to take for mild symptoms

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 11:14 AM

As virus infections increase across the country, the public is urged to recognize its symptoms, isolate and consult a doctor, a health reform advocate said Friday. Read more »