‘Long COVID’ from Omicron variant possible, say experts
The statement comes after a microbiologist said that Omicron could become the “nature’s vaccine” to protect the public against COVID-19.
Delta still the most dominant variant in Philippines: Department of Health
At present, the Delta variant is still the most common lineage in the country, comprising about 43 percent of detections.
Repeated Covid-19 boosters not a viable strategy: WHO experts
The experts said there could be a need to update the existing vaccines to better target emerging variants, like Omicron.
Coronavirus loses 90% infecting power within minutes in air: Study
The findings re-emphasise the importance of short-range Covid transmission.
About 40,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses damaged due to Odette
The number, however, is only a small percentage of the vaccine wastage that they expected, which is millions of doses.
‘Omicron is Covid-22,’ says Korea’s top national hospital doctor
The leading infectious disease doctor also said that he believes omicron could be the “final obstacle” of the pandemic.
India begins precaution dose drive as Covid-19 cases surge
The precaution dose will be administered to those who have completed nine months after the second dose.
Pope backs Covid-19 immunisation campaigns, warns of misinformation
His words to diplomats from nearly 200 countries marked the closest he has ever come to a de facto backing of vaccine mandates.
PhilHealth urged to include RT PCR testing in Covid-19 home care packages
Suspected Covid-infected individuals with symptoms are currently expected to go to PhilHealth-accredited laboratories for testing.
No plans for vaccination-differentiated measures for kids aged 12 and below
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing added that his ministry will work with parents to achieve a high vaccination rate.