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 … Read more
3 Cebu Patients Suspected w/ New COVID-19 Variant Now Being Monitored by DOH-7 The Department of Health – DOH 7 is currently monitoring 3 Cebu patients suspected to have the new COVID-19 variant. On Saturday (January 23, 2021), DOH-7 spokesperson Dr. Mary Jean Loreche reported that a 28-year-old lady passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after … Read more
Philippines Impose Travel Ban On Select Countries On January 13 PHILIPPINES – The government of the Philippines recently issued travel restrictions in certain countries starting January 13. According to a Twitter report from Inquirer, the following countries that are included in the travel restriction are China, Pakistan, Jamaica, Luxembourg and Oman. The restriction was due … Read more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Announces Lockdown and Affects Filipino Nurses UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another lockdown due to the new COVID-19 variant, Filipino nurses affected. Around 18,500 Filipino health workers are now bracing for another variant of the coronavirus disease after the British leader Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown to prevent … Read more
PH Government to Ban Travelers From Countries w/ New COVID-19 Variant, Health Secretary Says The DOH secretary said that the Philippine government would ban the travelers from countries with the new COVID-19 variant. On Tuesday (December 29, 2020), the Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported that President Rodrigo Duterte has already approved the travel ban … Read more
