Tag: COVID-19 in Philippines
PhilHealth to compensate people to be adversely affected by Covid vaccines
The state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) will compensate those who may experience adverse events following immunization (AEFI) for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)...
Sagada extends lockdown to Feb. 11, 2021
Sagada in Mountain Province is extending its “cultural lockdown” to avoid a spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
Mayor James Pooten said the observance...
DOH welcomes Catholic church’s help for Covid vaccination drive
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday that it welcomes the announcement of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to transform...
J&J vaccine 85% effective for serious Covid vaccines in one dose
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) with just one shot – not as strong as some...
Covid variant feared to be more infectious detected in US
A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the United States, posing yet another public health challenge in a country already losing...
Death toll in PH due to COVID-19 now 12
The death toll due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines rose to 12 on Sunday night after the Department of Health...
