DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin
Sa kabuuang bilang ng mga naitalang kaso sa bansa, 5.7% (29,282) ang aktibong kaso, 92.3% (475,422) na ang gumaling, at 2.00% (10,292) ang namatay.
Para sa karagdagang detalye, bisitahin ang aming pampublikong site: www.doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker.
DOH Press Release
INTENSIFIED BIOSURVEILLANCE DETECTS 16 ADDITIONAL B.1.1.7 VARIANT CASES IN PH
DOH STATEMENT ON CIRCULATING VACCINE PRICES
PH GENOMIC BIOSURVEILLANCE DETECTS SARS-COV-2 UK VARIANT
STATEMENT OF NATIONAL TASK FORCE AGAINST COVID-19 CHIEF IMPLEMENTER AND VACCINE CZAR SECRETARY CARLITO G. GALVEZ JR. ON THE NEED FOR EVERY FILIPINO BE VACCINATED
DOH, DTI SIGN JAO ON RT-PCR TESTING
DOH, NTF REVEAL NATIONAL COVID-19 VACCINE ROADMAP FROM EVALUATION & ACQUISITION TO DISTRIBUTION
DOH LAUDS PRRD DIRECTIVE IMPOSING COVID-19 TESTING PRICES CAP
DOH REITERATES CALL FOR LGUs TO ENSURE PREVENTION OF COVID-19 SPREAD IN EVACUATION CENTERS
DUQUE REPORTS P26.5M SUPPLIES AND MEDICINES PREPOSITIONED IN PREPARATION FOR TYPHOON ROLLY, ASSURES SAFETY OF COVID-19 PATIENTS
DILG PARTNERS WITH DOH TO STRENGTHEN BHERTS’ ROLE IN ENSURING ACCESS TO PUBLIC HEALTHCARE SERVICES
DOH Advisory
ON THE DETECTION OF THE UK VARIANT HERE IN THE COUNTRY
Following the detection of the more transmissible UK variant here in the country, the Department of Health reiterates that mode of transmission has not changed. This means that the Minimum Public Health Standards remain to be the effective measure against the spread of the disease.
Local Government Units are also urged to be extra vigilant and ensure strict implementation of existing quarantine and isolation protocols.
ON THE DETECTION OF THE UK VARIANT HERE IN THE COUNTRY
Following the detection of the more transmissible UK variant here in the country, the Department of Health reiterates that mode of transmission has not changed. This means that the Minimum Public Health Standards remain to be the effective measure against the spread of the disease.
Local Government Units are also urged to be extra vigilant and ensure strict implementation of existing quarantine and isolation protocols.
LOOK: Ito ang first series of the Frequently Asked Questions tungkol sa bakuna sa COVID-19. Alamin ang tamang impormasyon! Mabuti ang maalam!
This is to clarify circulating reports on social media that the new SARS-COV-2 variant was detected in Metro Manila.
The Department of Health and the Philippine Genome Center, to date, have not detected the UK variant, or any new variant of SARS-COV-2 in any of the positive samples tested. The DOH and PGC are closely working together in order to intensify on-going biosurveillance efforts.
The Department also calls on the public to refrain from disseminating unverified information which only serve to create panic and confusion.
Furthermore, whether or not a new variant is detected, the DOH reiterates that strict adherence to Minimum Public Health Standards is the best defense against COVID-19 and strongly urges the public to continue practicing MPHS across all settings to lower the rate of infection and reduce the risk of viral mutation.
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With circulating photos and reports of crowding in different areas around Quiapo, Secretary Francisco T. Duque III and the DOH reiterate the call for devotees to opt for the virtual masses and refrain from physically visiting Quiapo.
Based on the report of Manila City Hall, photos of flocking were as of early this morning but authorities were quick to disperse said flocks and ensure strict implementation of physical distancing from outside of Quiapo church up until España blvd and other roads.
DOH ANNOUNCEMENT | Clarification on the alleged detection of UK Variant in the Philippines. | January 2, 2021
DOH ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS | 23 DECEMBER 2020
DOH Statements
DOH PRESS RELEASE
PR No: 2021-01-25-01
25 January 2021
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SWS: 9/10 FILIPINOS SAY PUBLIC AND ACTIVE TRANSPORT SHOULD BE
PRIORITIZED ON ROADS
Press Release | 25 January 2021
Majority of Filipinos believe that active transport is possible in their locality and should be given priority, according to a nationwide Social Weather Station (SWS) survey. The survey comes amid a push by the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to promote active transport among communities.
Read full PR here: http://bit.ly/2NqiNH6
JANUARY 25, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
LOOK: Secretary of Health Francisco T. Duque III advises the public on how they can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
He emphasized that the actions of each and everyone can save the lives of people by preventing transmission. According to him: “It is the little things that can stop the spread of disease–the proper wearing of a mask and face shield may be uncomfortable at times, but enduring a little discomfort can save lives.”
JANUARY 23, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
During the virtual press conference announcing the detection of 16 additional cases of the UK variant in the country, Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III emphasized that breaches in compliance to the Minimum Public Health Standards is the primary driver of infection and mutation.
He called on the public to continue doing the preventive measures–and doing them properly–as these seemingly insignificant actions may spell the difference between the lives of other people down the chain of infection.
JANUARY 23, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
LOOK: Usec. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire expresses the importance of disseminating vaccine information in yesterday’s media forum.
JANUARY 19, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
In today’s media forum, Health Spokesperson and Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire urged the public to continue stricter observance of the minimum public health standards in all settings. She also emphasized the effectiveness of the preventive measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 and to decrease the country’s case count.
Watch the full presser here: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/videos/737308647161695/
JANUARY 15, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
With the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 UK variant in the country, the Health Department reiterates that Minimum Public Health Standards, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, and proper wearing of face masks and shields, is still the best preventive measure to mitigate risks of transmission and impede virus mutations. Experts explained that while the variant is more contagious, the mode of transmission remains the same.
Watch the full video here: https://fb.watch/30LX12BwtK/
JANUARY 15, 2021 | SOURCE: Department of Health Official Facebook Page
FAQs on the Joint Administrative Order on Active Transport
Patuloy na binabago ng COVID-19 ang ating pamumuhay. Sa pamamagitan ng pagsusulong ng active transport, ang gobyerno ay naglalayong tugunan ang limitasyon ng mga serbisyong pampublikong transportasyon at hikayatin ang mas aktibong pamumuhay. Pero ano nga ba ang Active Transport? Para saan ang Joint Administrative Order na ito? Alamin ang mga kasagutan sa infographics
