DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) said that it is not inclined to recommend more nations to be under the travel ban list due to COVID-19. According to GMA News, Health secretary Francisco Duque III said “None as of the moment. Let’s keep it at that,” to reporters in the Palace. His comment came … Read more
DOH Extends Anti-Polio Vaccination Drive Until April DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently said that it’s extending its anti-polio vaccination drive in NCR and Mindanao until April 2020. The health department said that two rounds of the “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio” campaign will be conducted in the National Capital Region (NCR) from January … Read more
DOH Warns Firecracker Victims Against Tetanus Infection DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently warned those who received injuries from firecracker blasts to seek medical attention. The department added that this is for proper management and the prevention of deadly complications like tetanus infection. According to PhilStar, the department’s website said that tetanus infection … Read more
DOH – More Than 100 Firecracker Injuries Reported DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) said that 124 new cases of fireworks-related injuries, hence, increasing the number to 288 since Dec. 21. The department’s Epidemiology Bureau said, however, that the 288 fireworks cases is lower compared to the 313 incidents recorded for the same period … Read more
DOH: 35% Decline On Firecracker Injuries, Zero Deaths DOH – The Department of Health (DOH) recently reported that there is a 35 percent decline in firework injuries this New Year. The health department said in a press conference at the East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City that about 102 people were injured due to … Read more