MANILA – At least 82 more patients have recovered from the coronavirus disease, pushing the country's overall tally of recovered cases to 429,207 on Monday.In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) said the figures represent 93 percent of those who tested positive for the... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said the country logged 8,080 new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), pushing the total number of recovered cases to 429,134.In its latest bulletin, the DOH said the figures meant 93 percent of those who tested positive for the... Read More
MANILA – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized individuals from the health sector at the Gawad Bayaning Kalusugan, a national tribute to health front-liners amid the Covid-19 pandemic.In a statement Thursday, the business group identified Dr. Saturnino P. Javier... Read More
MANILA – With 633 new recovered cases reported on Thursday, the overall tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide climbed to 419,902.According to the Department of Health (DOH), the figure is equivalent to a 92.4-percent recovery rate among those who contracted the... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday forecast a "sharp spike" in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections that might overwhelm the country's health system capacity if the trend of rising cases continues and is not mitigated.Trends during the recent week show a slowing down... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has acted “with urgency” and in accordance with the government’s protocols to get a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine deal with pharmaceutical firm, Pfizer."The DOH stands clear that while the Department... Read More
MANILA–Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday said the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will develop guidelines for the pilot face-to-face classes in areas with low coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) risk in January 2021."That is the agreement and... Read More
MANILA–The overall tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide has risen to 419,282 with 425 new recovered cases reported on Wednesday.According to the Department of Health (DOH), the figure is equivalent to 92.6-percent recovery rate among those who contracted the... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday released a health advisory on the observance of Simbang Gabi as Catholics begin to flock the churches tonight.To curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) transmission, the DOH reminded the public to reduce contact rate or avoid... Read More
MANILA – As the pandemic hangs over the holiday season, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) has reminded Filipinos to continue to adhere to the minimum public health standards."Nais natin lahat ang ligtas na Pasko para sa ating mga pamilya (We want a safe Christmas for our families),... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 173 new recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), pushing the total number of recovered cases to 418,867.In its latest case bulletin, the DOH said the figure is equivalent to 92.7 percent recovery rate from the disease... Read More
MANILA – The overall tally of recovered cases from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) nationwide has reached 418,723 after the Department of Health (DOH) logged 41 new recoveries on Monday.In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) said the figure is equivalent to 92.9... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health on Monday said the country now has a total 192 licensed coronavirus diseases 2019 (Covid-19) testing laboratories nationwide that have tested more than 5.8 million Filipinos for the disease.As part of the prevent and detect pillars under the... Read More
MANILA – The government continues to recruit participants for the Avigan clinical trials in the country, a health official said Monday."As of Dec. 7, may 16 participants na na-recruit, na-screen at na-enroll dun sa study. Mayroon tayong nine active participants kung saan (There are 16... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 9,269 new recoveries, pushing the total number of recovered cases to 418,687.In its latest bulletin, the DOH said 93.2 percent of those who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) have so far recovered.It also... Read More
MANILA – The overall tally of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide has risen to 409,058, with 133 new recovered cases reported on Thursday.The Department of Health (DOH), in its case bulletin, also reported 1,383 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases... Read More
GENEVA – Noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, injuries, and heart disease now account for seven of the world’s top 10 causes of death, the World Health Organization’s 2019 Global Health Estimates, published Wednesday, said.This is an increase from four of the 10... Read More
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 156 more patients who have beaten the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), pushing the overall tally of recoveries nationwide to 408,942.In its 4 p.m. case bulletin, the DOH said the figures represent a 92.1-percent recovery rate... Read More
ISTANBUL – Sleep, exercise, and stress control are significant factors for a strong immune system, said Turkish scientists Monday, warning that sleep deprivation causes vulnerability to infectious diseases."Get enough sleep so that enough melatonin is secreted, do not smoke, do not use tobacco... Read More
MANILA – With 139 new recovered cases reported on Tuesday, the overall tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide climbed to 408,790.The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,400 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 25,325.Of the active... Read More
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