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May 29, 2020 |
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DOH issues Press Release: Daily case total comprised of old and fresh cases; rise in cases due to increased testing, clearing of backlog
The number of daily confirmed cases has risen as a result of increased testing and the Department of Health’s (DOH) aggressive efforts to catch up on the testing backlog, according to Health OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Singh-Vergeire discussed with public health epidemiologists the circumstances behind the new data and how the public can better understand the reality of the situation. “Gaya po ng naipaliwanag namin kahapon, hindi ito nangangahulugan na lumalala ang sitwasyon ng COVID-19 sa bansa,” she noted... |
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May 28, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: PSC launches HOME FITNESS CAMPAIGN for FILIPINOS amid pandemic
While the government continues to improve the nation’s pandemic response mechanisms and the overall healthcare system, Filipinos can further strengthen their immune systems through regular exercise and healthy diet. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) National Training Director Marc Velasco discussed Wais Papawis, a collaborative project between the Department of Health (DOH) and the PSC to promote a healthy lifestyle despite the limitations of the community quarantine... |
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May 27, 2020 |
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Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emergency Infectious Diseases Resolution No. 40 |
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May 27, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: DEPED aligns Education Continuity Plan with DOH health standards
Access to quality education remains a priority of the Philippine government. In ensuring that every Filipino child has access to education, the Department of Education is preparing measures to ensure that this fundamental right is unhampered and accessible to everyone, all while ensuring that children are provided utmost protection against the threat of COVID-19. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio discussed the government’s plan for the continuation of classesamid the new normal... |
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May 27, 2020 |
5:00 PM |
DOH issues Press Release: WHO, UNICEF back DOH in fight against COVID-19
The fight against the coronavirus is already transitioning into a new phase with new uncertainties, but the effective preventive measures stay the same, according to experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Dr. Takeshi Nishijima from the WHO and Dr. Wigdan Madani from UNICEF discussed their organizations’ support for the Philippine government’s response to the pandemic and what the country should be doing at this critical turning point... |
