Coronavirus

South Africa Wants to Boost Friendship w/ the Philippines SOUTH AFRICA – The country donated 500,000 Astra Zeneca vaccines and $1 million cash to the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. The world remains in a fight against the COVID-19 pandemic which started around two (2) years ago. Several countries faced massive deaths […]

Authorities in Brazil Speak on First COVID-19 Omicron Variant Cases BRAZIL – Anvisa confirmed its first two (2) cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 which is currently a global concern. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to place many countries in front of tougher challenges with a new variant – the Omicron variant. Formerly called B.1.1.529, […]

Pres. Duterte Speaks on Face Shield as “Added Protection” DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte spoke on the possibility of re-imposing the face shield policy in the Philippines. Many Filipinos are struggling for more than a year now due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The people are currently living under a “new […]

World Health Speaks on New COVID-19 Variant Omicron WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION – WHO named the new COVID-19 variant that is currently a global concern “Omicron”. Reportedly first recorded in China, the COVID-19 virus abruptly spread across the globe and shakened the healthcare system of different countries. It took millions of lives and pulled the economy […]

DOH Releases Advisory on Nationwide Vaccination of Minors DOH – The Department of Health revealed the date when the nationwide vaccination of minors ages 12 to 17 against COVID-19 will begin. Many countries remain in a tough fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that has shaken healthcare systems across the globe. Unfortunately, there are reported mutations […]

Message of US President Joe Biden for Americans Over COVID-19 Vaccine US President Joe Biden who received his booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine gave a message to the Americans who refuse to get their jabs. Most countries in the world now are exerting all efforts they can to achieve population protection or herd immunity […]

Health Condition of Archbishop Cardinal Advincula Now After Testing Positive for COVID-19 ARCHBISHOP CARDINAL ADVINCULA – Here’s an update about the health condition of the Manila Archbishop now after testing positive for COVID-19. The threats of COVID-19 are still present in the Philippines and many other countries across the globe. Travel restrictions are still in […]

Over 100 Health Workers At St. Luke’s Quarantine Due To COVID-19 Exposure HEALTH WORKERS QUARANTINED – According to Saint Luke’s Medical Center, over 100 of their health workers had to be placed under quarantine. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, medical frontliners risk their lives daily in order to aid those in need. Furthermore, they also pose […]

OCTA Research Highlights Downtrend In NCR Virus Caseload NCR CASELOAD IN DOWNTREND – Following stricter measures with the National Capital Region, researchers saw a drop in COVID-19 cases. According to the OCTA Research group, COVID-19’s reproduction rate within Metro Manila is now at 0.99. As such, experts believe that this signals a downtrend of cases […]

Update in Situation in Batanes Now amid Spike in Cases BATANES – The Provincial Government released details over the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the province. The Philippines, like several other countries, has yet to win the fight against COVID-19. The pursuit to curb the spread of the virus continues and the […]