What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

Associated Press 03/08/2025

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. It does not spread between people.…

New bat coronavirus posing animal-to-human risk found in China

02/25/2025

ISTANBUL – A Chinese team discovered a new bat coronavirus that poses a risk of animal-to-human transmission as it uses the same human receptor as the Covid-19 virus, a Hong Kong daily reported, citing the latest study.…

China health scare: DOH warns vs sharing unverified information

Jown Manalo - Reporter 01/03/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday that it is “actively verifying” information about an alleged China health scare circulating online. This statement followed social media posts on an alleged human metapneumovirus (hMPV)…

6 suspected cases of mpox in Mandaue City, Cebu

Mary Rose Sagarino 09/02/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu–The Mandaue City Health Office said that they have recorded six suspected cases of mpox in the city. Debra Maria Catulong, head of the MCHO, said  these individuals were already advised for home isolation and…

Mpox signs and symptoms

08/20/2024

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox is a global health emergency, it is just fitting to be informed about the symptoms of this virus.  Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was first identified by scientists…

What is pertussis (whooping cough)?

Niña Mae Oliverio 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has become a health concern lately in the country. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that there are 115 reported cases of…

To mask or not to mask

Michael L. Tan - @inquirerdotnet 09/13/2022

I recently stumbled on a YouTube post showing a government press conference. Sitting shoulder to shoulder were several officials to be interviewed. None had masks on. It was a classic example of a common misconception around COVID-19…

WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox

Agence France Presse 08/18/2022

GENEVA — The World Health Organization called Wednesday for people infected with monkeypox to avoid exposing animals to the virus following a first reported case of human-to-dog transmission. A first case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox —…

Mandaue residents urged to get their COVID-19 booster shots 

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/16/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Residents of Mandaue City are encouraged to get a vaccine or booster shot against COVID-19. City Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz, chairperson on the Committee on Health, made this call as she would want Mandauehanons…

PH logs 3,574 new cases of COVID-19, lowest since start of 2022

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 02/08/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday recorded 3,574 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest since the year began, together with 14,644 recoveries. This was registered, however, amid a low number of tests at…

Mandaue notes massive drop in daily COVID-19 doses

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/27/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Health Office has recorded a drop of about 50 percent in the number of COVID-19 doses administered in a day during the past few days. Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, medical…

31 minors, shelter staff “clinically recovered” from COVID-19

Futch Anthony Inso 08/24/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The 31 minors and four staff from the Home Care Center for Children in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City have already been declared clinically recovered from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Annabeth Cuizon, head…

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