US CDC urges boosters for minors aged 12 to 17 to protect them from Omicron, other COVID-19 variants
(Eagle News) – The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pushed for the administration of booster…
4 years ago
Entire PHL now at “critical risk” as Omicron declared “dominant variant”; 3,663% growth in COVID cases noted
But those infected with Omicron variant exhibiting "less severe" symptoms, faster incubation period, says DOH (Eagle News) – The…
4 years ago
DFA: Operations at consular offices, others suspended amid “steep rise” in COVID-19 cases among personnel
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs' Office of the Consular Affairs will temporarily suspend operations until Jan. 20.…
4 years ago
DILG Secretary Año tests positive for COVID-19 anew
(Eagle News) -- Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has tested positive for COVID-19 anew. According to Año, the results were based…
4 years ago
President Duterte directs purchase of more RT-PCR machines and test kits amid spike in COVID cases
DOH says P7 billion outlay available to buy more RT-PCR machines, test kits (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte…
4 years ago
6.6-magnitude quake hits off west coast of Cyprus: USGS
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AFP) -- A 6.6-magnitude quake hit off the west coast of Cyprus early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey…
4 years ago
Mexican president says he has Covid for second time
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that he had caught Covid-19 for a…
4 years ago
Pfizer expects Omicron vaccine to be ready in March
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer expects a Covid-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant to be ready in March,…
4 years ago
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile: South’s military
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired an "unidentified projectile" into the sea, South Korea's military said…
4 years ago
Italy tightens restrictions on Covid unvaccinated
ROME, Italy (AFP) -- People in Italy who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 are barred from restaurants or taking domestic…
4 years ago