UPDATES ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)


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June 18, 2020 5:00 PM

DOH issues Press Release: DOH promotes injury prevention, improved safety protocols for children
With Filipino children spending time at home due to the pandemic, parents now pay more attention to the safety of their children. In light of the National Safe Kids Week, Department of Health (DOH) OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and OIC-Children’s Health and Development Division Chief Dr. Anthony Calibo discussed how parents can keep their children safe, as well as what to do in case of an emergency...

June 17, 2020 5:00 PM

DOH issues Press Release: DOH cautions public against non-prescribed use of dexamethasone, reiterates no prophylaxis or cure yet for COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) today cautioned the public against the unregulated use of a steroid that researchers in England found can improve COVID-19 survival among certain patients. In its June 17 media forum, Health Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire cautioned the public against non-prescribed purchase and use of dexamethasone as either for prophylaxis or cure from the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19...

June 17, 2020 4:00 PM

DOH issues Press Release: Statement on the Ombudsman investigation
The Department of Health welcomes the investigation and will comply with all directives from the Office of Ombudsman. The DOH has been transparent in the COVID-19 response, including procurement transactions and the provision of benefits to healthcare workers. DOH officials will willingly cooperate with the authorities to ensure utmost transparency throughout the duration of the investigation and beyond...

June 16, 2020 5:00 PM

DOH issues Press Release: Top restos back DOH health response, adopt safety measures for staff and dine-in customers
As parts of the country begin transitioning to the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), more Filipinos start returning to their regular dine-in habits. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health OIC-Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire sat down with the leaders of some of the country’s leading food and beverage groups to discuss how the takeout, dine-in, and delivery experiences have been modified to ensure safety against the virus for both customers and employees...

 

June 15, 2020 5:00 PM

DOH issues Press Release: Worst-case scenario averted, public cooperation vital in continued fight against COVID-19
Over three months have passed since the start of the initial Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and the nationwide strategy to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic has shown promising results, according to experts. In today’s Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser, Health Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire discussed the efficacy of the government’s health initiatives and the country’s way forward with leading members of the University of the Philippines’ independent COVID-19 Pandemic Response Team...

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