Vaccine Distribution: The Challenges We May Face
Following Pfizer’s confirmation of providing Filipinos with our vaccine supply, questions on how these vaccines will be distributed across the country are starting to arise. As the most anticipated weapon against our current pandemic, these potential vaccines are at the center of much discussion and preparation. In a Rappler article, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco of the […]
Pfizer Guarantees COVID-19 Vaccine Supply for Filipinos
Jose Manuel “Babes” Romualdez, the Philippine ambassador for the United States of America, annnounced to the Malacañang Press Corps last Tuesday that the American manufacturer Pfizer has ensured that the Filipinos will receive the COVID-19 vaccine that they are developing. “As long as they get approval and we tell them what we need, they’re ready […]
Experts: PH Cases Likely to Rise During Holiday Season
On November 5, 2020, Guido David of Octa Research Group stated the projected rise in cases for the upcoming holiday seasons. In his interview with DZMM, he shared that Filipinos are more inclined to go outside near the end of the year due to fatigue caused by prolonged indoor quarantine. This predicted behavior could possibly […]
DOH-7 on the Difference Between Antigen and PCR Tests
During the inauguration rites held last November 1 for the new molecular diagnostic lab set up at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, DOH-7 chief pathologist Dr. Mary Jean Loreche clarifies DOH’s stance towards COVID-19 antigen testing and its distinction from the PCR diagnostics. Antigen Testing’s Fundamental Purpose In her speech, she highlighted that antigen testing […]
Antigen Tests: What You Need To Know
As our world continues its wait for a verified vaccine against COVID-19, our medical community is hard at work in trying to control the spread of the disease. Testing has proved to be our most reliable strategy towards effective detection and isolation of positive cases. At the moment, the Philippines is utilizing an array of […]
Metro Manila Mayors: Extend GQC Until End of 2020
MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia announced last October 19 that the 17 mayors of the Metro Manila Council recommend for the coronavirus task force to extend the GCQ in Metro Manila until the end of 2020. The current GCQ status in place is scheduled to expire on October 31. Suggested Quarantine Adjustments This proposal […]
Re-infected COVID-19 Patients May Experience Worse Symptoms
According to the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal released last October 13, current COVID-19 cases can still get re-infected with the virus. This confirms that previous exposure to the coronavirus does not guarantee immunity. What Was Discovered The study was based from observing a 25-year old man from Nevada who contracted two distinct variants of […]
How i-STAT Aids Filipino Frontliners Against COVID-19
During this pandemic, our healthcare facilities have had to face numerous pressing concerns. These include the increase in patient volume and the need for continuous monitoring in respiratory care patients. With so many constraints facing our overworked frontliners, the point-of-care technology of i-STAT blood analyzer delivers the speed and reliability crucial to every hospital’s COVID-19 […]
PH Now in Top 20 Countries with Highest COVID-19 Cases
Our country entered the month of October by breaking through the top ranking list. A week later and we have maintained our standing with COVID-19 cases steadily being documented. Our Current Standing This list is regularly updated by Worldometer, an independent US-based team of international developers, researchers, and volunteers. According to their findings, the Philippines […]
Philippines’ Private Sector Defends Rapid Testing
Project Ark, a private sector-led medical campaign against COVID-19, has expressed their firm support for rapid testing. This is after the our country’s medical community released a statement pointing towards company-based rapid testing as partly responsible for the recent surge of infections. “The tests are an added weapon to identify those who may be infected […]