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PH extends COVID-19 state of calamity until year-end
The extension comes amid the presence of more infectious Omicron variants and the low turnout in booster immunization in the country.
Marcos signs EO making use of face mask optional outdoors
More than two years into the pandemic, the Philippine government has now lifted its mandated use of face mask in select outdoor settings.
Cavite stays under Alert Level 1 until end-August
Cavite remains under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 until August 31, the Department of Health (DOH) announced.
Marcos keen on extending COVID-19 state of public health emergency until year-end
The Philippines has been under a state of calamity due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020. The declaration expires on September 12, but the new administration is inclined to extend it until the end of 2022.
DOH-Calabarzon distributes anti-dengue supplies to Imus schools
The Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon provided anti-dengue equipment for the schools in Imus City, which can be used by the local government in their dengue campaign as well as in their preparation for the resumption of face-to-face classes.
Calabarzon logged 6,362 dengue cases since start of 2022 — DOH
A total of 6,362 dengue cases have been reported in CALABARZON so far this 2022, which is 40 percent higher than the number of cases logged in the same period last year.
Philippines logs 4,634 new COVID-19 cases from June 20 to 26
The country's average daily COVID-19 cases saw a 53% rise in the past week as the Department of Health reports 4,634 more infections from June 20 to 26.
PH logs 308 new COVID-19 cases, highest since April 20
The number of fresh COVID-19 infections hits near two-month high with the detection of 308 new cases last Sunday, June 12.
DOH confirms local transmission of BA.5 omicron subvariant
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Saturday the local transmission of BA.5 omicron subvariant of COVID-19 in the country.
Philippines detects 1st case of Omicron subvariant BA.4
Authorities have found the country’s first case of new COVID-19 Omicron subvariant BA.4 from a Filipino who traveled from the Middle East last May 4.