Only 8 out of 159,612 minors aged 5-11 experienced COVID vaccine adverse effects—DOH

Daniza Fernandez 02/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Only eight out of the 159,612 minors aged five to 11 experienced adverse effects after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje reported Tuesday. “In terms of the adverse events following immunization, our…

Only 8 cases of Sputnik V vaccine minor adverse effects reported – DOH

Catherine Gonzales 05/08/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Only eight recipients of Russian-made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine have so far experienced minor adverse events following immunization, the Department of Health (DOH) said Saturday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said at the Laging…

DOH: 13 who got Sinovac vaccines had ‘minor, common’ adverse effects

Consuelo Marquez 03/02/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen people who received the vaccines from Sinovac biotech firm experienced negative effects during the first day of the government’s immunization program on Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday. “There were 13…

Ahong, ready and willing to get vaccinated

Futch Anthony Inso 02/11/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan expressed his willingness to get immunized with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Chan said this to encourage Oponganons to participate in the COVID-19 vaccination, especially that some…

Micro small businesses cry for help

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The government has to come up with policies to help the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recover from the adverse effects of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, said Rey Calooy, president of the RNC…

NEDA urges government to implement measures in three phases to mitigate effects of COVID-19

By Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has suggested the implementation of mitigating measures to address the adverse effects of COVID-19 outbreak on the country’s economy. Concerns over coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affecting tourism and travel…

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