Tag: covid-19
US analysis shows children, young people less likely to get Covid-19
Children and young people are less likely to catch the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and spread the virus to others compared to adults, an analysis published...
Govt sees good results from Covid response by yearend
President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed optimism that the government’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will produce good results by yearend especially with...
Evidence mounting that new Covid variant can reinfect those who survived...
Evidence is mounting that getting infected and surviving the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants of...
DILG issues stern warning vs people faking Covid tests
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday issued a stern warning to individuals faking reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests...
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...
Covid hospitalizations in US drop in January as vaccinations accelerate
The deadliest month yet of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak in the United States drew to a close with certain signs of progress:...
Govt can relax quarantine measures with vaccine arrivals
The acting chief of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government can relax quarantine restrictions starting next month with the arrival...
Covid recoveries reached more than 487,000
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 11,653 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries, pushing the country’s overall tally of recovered cases to...
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...
Face masks now required for public transport users, air travellers in...
Travelers on airplanes and public transportation in the United States like buses and subways will be required to wear face masks starting next week...
