DOH issues Press Release: DOH launches new covid-19 tracker and DOH Datacollect App
The Department of Health (DOH) launched yesterday its new COVID-19 Tracker in line with its commitment to promote transparency and accountability. The revamped tracker features additional information on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in the country, COVID-19 testing, health facilities, and availability of personal protective equipment (PPEs). The public can now view data on the laboratory testing capacities of the DOH accredited laboratories including the total number of tests and unique individuals tested. Likewise, the public can now have a snapshot of our health system's capacity in responding to the pandemic based on data collected from the DOH DataCollect application...

DOH issues Press Release: Duque addresses NCR hospital chief on operational concerns
Secretary of Health Francisco T. Duque III joined the Field Implementation and Coordination Team emergency meeting with NCR Medical Center Chiefs in a video conference meeting this Easter morning, 10AM at the East Avenue Medical Center. The Secretary acknowledged the many challenges faced by health facilities at the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and the creative and innovative ways by which they have addressed these, reassuring Medical Center Chiefs of the DOH Central Office’s continued support and assistance...