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Metro Manila mayors have agreed to close down cemeteries in their respective areas from October 29 to November 2, 2021 to help control the spread of Covid-19, Chairman Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday logged 8,615 additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,683,327.
“The relatively low cases today (October 12) is due to lower laboratory output last Sunday, October 10,” the DOH said.
There were also 25,146 recoveries and 236 deaths.
Of the total number of infections, 3.1 percent (82,228) are active cases,
95.4 percent (2,561,248) have recovered, and 1.49 percent (39,896) have died.
Fifty-seven duplicates were removed from the total case count. Of these, 38 are recoveries.
Moreover, 120 cases that were previously tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation.
All laboratories were operational on October 10, 2021 but 3 labs were not able to submit their data to the Covid-19 Document Repository System (CDRS).
Based on data in the last 14 days, the 3 non-reporting labs contribute, on average, 0.4 percent samples tested and 0.4 percent of positive individuals.
Metro Manila mayors unanimously approved shortened curfew hours from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. in the National Capital Region starting October 13, due to the declining number of Covid-19 cases.
THE Philippines’s Consul General in New York has echoed the call for authorities to take “more effective steps” to make the streets of New York safe again for the people following the death of a Filipina nurse there—the latest in a string of assaults against Asians in the city.
HEALTH workers from government specialty hospitals protested the P1-billion budget cut on Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) of all hospitals being run by Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC).
THE projected daily active cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) may decrease to 1,731 from 3,897 by October 31 if a shorter period of four-day detection to isolation will be imposed, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported the detection of additional 411 Delta (B.1.617.2), 78 Beta (B.1.351), 88 Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant cases in the latest batch of whole genome sequencing conducted by the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center.
Amid the clamor of the Marikina Public Market stall occupants, City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro has ordered a waiver on the penalties and interests imposed on stall occupants who have failed to pay rents due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday logged 11,010 additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,654,450.
FILIPINO students, academicians, researchers and university officials planning of heading to Europe for quality higher education were a step closer in making their dreams a reality, as the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) offered opportunities for direct connections with world-class higher education institutions from across the European Union (EU).
Healthcare professionals on Friday said that they were “utterly outraged” by the alleged corruption and misuse of billions of Covid funds while they are risking their lives to fight the pandemic.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday reported 64,841 adverse events following immunization (AEFI) since the start of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in March.
IN January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the public health emergency of international concern for the Covid-19 virus outbreak. Two months later the world was already facing a pandemic, Dr. Vergel P. Binay, medical director of Ospital ng Makati, recalled.
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Covid-19 antibody drug Ronapreve to treat mild to moderate infection.
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec)Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. ended his 14-year political hiatus as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) on Wednesday to run as Mandaluyong City mayor in the May 2022 polls with daughter-in-law, incumbent Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos as his running mate.
AN initial list of 59 public schools that have hurdled the granular risk assessment standard will likely participate in the pilot run of the face-to-face (F-to-F) classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.
The latest studies commissioned by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) showed that lagundi and virgin coconut oil (VCO) have helped significantly as adjuvant therapy only for mild Covid-19 cases.
The Department of Health (DOH) has emphasized the importance of regular self-breast exam and the critical role of screening in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer among women.
A total of 9,055 additional Covid-19 cases were logged by the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,613,070. No deaths were reported.
“No deaths were reported today (October 5) due to technical issues with COVIDKaya,” the DOH said.
The relatively lower case counts is also due to lower laboratory output last Sunday, October 3.
“The DOH is in constant coordination with the Department of Information and Communications Technology to resolve technical issues with COVIDKaya. DOH will then again issue necessary public advisories to report additional deaths not included in today’s case bulletin due to technical issues of COVIDKaya,” the DOH added..
Twenty-five duplicates were removed from the total case count. Of these, 21 are recoveries.
All laboratories were operational on October 3, 2021 but 7 labs were not able to submit their data to the Covid-19 Document Repository System.
Based on data in the last 14 days, the 7 non-reporting labs contribute, on average, 1.9 percent of samples tested and 0.9 percent of positive individuals.
EDUCATION Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has commended the resilience and innovativeness of teachers noting these are crucial factors in ensuring that “we will continue to perform our mandate of delivering quality education” for the nation’s children.
Over 43,000 businesses nationwide have been issued with Safety Seal Certifications (SSC), an assurance to the public that health protocols are in place in their establishments amid various quarantine restrictions.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday logged 10,748 additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,604,040.
There were also 16,523 recoveries and 61 deaths reported on Monday night.
Of the total number of cases, 4.1 percent (106,160) are active cases, 94.4 percen5 (2,459,052) have recovered, and 1.49 percent (38,828) have died.
There were 107 duplicates removed from the total case count. Of these, 71 are recoveries and 1 is a death.
Moreover, 23 cases that were previously tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation.
All laboratories were operational on October 2, 2021 but 3 labs were not able to submit their data to the Covid-19 Document Repository System.
Based on data in the last 14 days, the 3 non-reporting labs contribute, on average, 0.3 percent of samples tested and 0.3 percent of positive individuals.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported the detection of additional 21 Delta (B.1.617.2) variant cases, 309 Beta (B.1.351) variant cases, 288 Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant cases in the latest batch of whole genome sequencing conducted by the University of the Philippines – Philippine Genome Center (UP-PGC).
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that based on the latest run on October 2 comprising 749 samples collected from April to June 2021, 41.3 percent are Beta, Alpha (38.5 percent), and Delta (2.8 percent).
Vergeire said that the Delta variant is the most common lineage (24.5 percent) nationally.
Once detected in a region, it becomes the more common lineage, she said.
A total of 15,652 samples were already sequenced. Of these, 13,852 (88.5 percent) with lineages.
The Beta variant comprises 23.3 percent among all samples sequenced, making it the second most common lineage.
There were 2,559 or 20.6 percent or samples positive for the Alpha variant while 0.02 percent or three samples positive for the Gamma variant (P.1; Brazilian lineage).
“All regions and all National Capital Region (NCR) city/municipality either have Alpha or Beta variants detected. The Delta variant, initially detected from returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) is now detected in all 17 regions and all NCR city/municipality as well,” Vergeire said.
The P.3 variant, while initially observed in only one region, is now detected in all regions.
“Local cases of Alpha and Beta can be directly linked to an introduction by an incoming international traveler,” she added.
Of 930 returning overseas Filipino samples sequenced, 616 (66.2 percent) were positive for a variant of concern (VOC).
The DOH reminded that as cases with the Delta variant and other VOCs comprised the largest percentage of cases included for sequencing on this latest run, the DOH strongly reminds everyone to continue its enhanced PDITR (Prevent-Detect-Isolate-Treat-Reintegrate) plus vaccination strategies, ramped up active case finding, contact tracing and testing, and strict adherence to the minimum public health standards across all settings to prevent the transmission of the Covid-19 and its variants.
AFTER Merck reported that its new drug reduced the risk of hospitalization or death by around 50 percent in Covid-19 patients, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday expressed optimism the country could “negotiate” and try to have that kind of “position where we can access this kind of drugs.”
The Department of Health (DOH) has identified 11 comorbidities that will be prioritized as the government targets the rollout of minors between 12 and 17 years old with comorbidities this month.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday night logged 13,273 additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 2,593,399.
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 2,580,173 after 14,786 additional infections were logged by the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday night.
The Department of Health (DOH) has initiated its own investigation into the alleged tampering of manufacturing dates of face shields procured from the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., even as the agency said suspended accepting anymore deliveries of face shields from the controversial company.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Nagtahan Flyover in Manila will be closed to trucks for seven months starting October 1 as the structure undergoes rehabilitation and major repairs after cracks and defects are found on the bridge.
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