What to Consider when Celebrating the Holidays during COVID-19
During this Christmas season, remain mindful of the threats of COVID-19. When planning your holiday activities, take into consideration the preparations you could do to have the least possible chances of spreading the virus among your families, friends, and communities. With COVID-19 cases expected to surge during the month, it is important to be more […]
Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Around the World
With the development of COVID-19 vaccine candidates nearing their completion, countries all over the world are now implementing their own vaccine approval procedures. Necessary augmentations have been applied to their regular validation measures to assure that effective vaccines can be distributed as soon as possible. Get to know how different nations are preparing for the […]
Philippines’ Target Mass Vaccination Timeline
As the leading contenders for the COVID-19 vaccine near the end of their clinical trials, countries worldwide are making all the necessary preparations for their vaccine distribution operations. The Philippine government has also begun making the arrangements for the guidelines to be placed for its effective implementation nationwide. The Realistic Timeline In a televised conference […]
Innovita COVID-19 Antibody Kit Approved by US FDA
On November 23, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Innovita antibody kit an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The Innovita 2019-nCoV Ab Test (Colloidal Gold) is deemed as an instrumental diagnostic technology against the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the FDA report citing the reliability of […]
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 […]