Medical expert sheds light on issues about COVID-19 vaccines

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Can vaccines possibly prevent transmission of COVID-19? This will require long-term surveillance after the roll-out of the vaccination program, as explained by a medical expert during the recent...

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PH to begin Covid-19 vax rollout on Monday

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With the arrival of over 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the next two days beginning Sunday, the Philippines will formally begin its rollout of the vaccination program on Monday (March...

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China-donated Sinovac vaccines arrive in PH

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The 600,000 doses of Sinovac-made vaccines finally arrived in Manila on Sunday as part of China's commitment to supporting the Philippines' vaccination rollout.

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PRRD inks indemnity fund bill into law

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President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday signed into law a measure that aims to fast-track the administration of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines and establish a PHP500-million...

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Travelers no longer required to undergo Covid-19 test, quarantine

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Malacañang on Saturday announced that it is no longer mandatory for travelers to undergo coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing and quarantine.

“Travelers shall no longer be required to...

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IATF OKs use of Sinovac vax for healthcare workers

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The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has allowed the administration of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine developed by China’s...

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Nov. 2, Dec. 24, Dec. 31 declared ‘special working days’

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President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday signed a new proclamation amending the list of holidays for 2021.

Proclamation 1107 amends Proclamation 986, inked on July 30, 2020, to boost economic...

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Allergology expert advises public to stay in center after vaccination

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QUEZON CITY, February 26 – “It is important for those who received the vaccine to remain in the center for 30 minutes for observation for any reactions from the Covid-19 vaccine.”

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