Tag: Maria Rosario Vergeire

DOH: Still early to say PHL is flattening COVID-19 curve but there are “indications”

(Eagle News)–While it is still early to say  the Philippines is already flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are “indications” to support this, the Department of Health said on Thursday, April 23. According to Dr. Beverly Ho, OIC-Director IV for Health Promotion and Communication Service,   to say the Philippines was flattening  the curve at this point despite the “limitations” in the data “would be irresponsible from our end.” “..But if you’re talking about indications that it […]

DOH denies giving special treatment in conduct of tests for COVID-19

(Eagle News)– The Department of Health on Monday, March 23, denied it was prioritizing politicians in the testing for coronavirus disease 2019. In a radio interview, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there were still many officials who wanted to be tested but had to wait in line. She said most of those who were tested were qualified for testing in the first place: They had a travel history and had exposure to COVID-19 cases. […]