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Pharma Companies, Private Clinics Boost NCR Vax Rollout

The government will enlist the services of seven pharmaceutical stores and private clinics in the National Capital Region to help with the Covid-19 booster vaccination program.

Workers Exempted From ‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy: DOLE

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III urged agencies implementing the "no vaccination, no ride" policy to start a massive information drive to avoid confusion among the public.

Researchers Find Gene Variant Protective Vs. Severe Covid-19

An international team of researchers has discovered a specific gene variant that protects against severe Covid-19 infections.

Over 500 Areas Under Granular Lockdown Amid Surge In Infections

Some 540 areas across the country have been placed under granular lockdown as the country continues to grapple with a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Comelec To Print Over 67M Ballots For May Polls

The Commission on Elections is set to start this week with the printing of the more than 67 million official ballots to be used in the May 9 national and local elections.

Nearly 7M Aged 12-17 Already Fully Vaccinated

The inoculation of minors aged 12 to 17 years is on track with nearly seven million already with complete doses against Covid-19.

Manila Zoo Booster Vax Site Comes With Free Park Entrance

The Manila Zoo will be used as a vaccination site for minors aged 12 to 17 and senior persons, allowing them to roam the grounds free of charge.

550 More Cops Beat Covid-19, Active Cases Down To 3.8K

The Philippine National Police on Tuesday reported 550 new recoveries from the Covid-19.

75% Of Infections Logged In January Mild, Moderate: DOH

About 75 percent of Covid-19 cases recorded this month are mild and moderate, a health official said Tuesday.

House Suspends Sessions Due To Covid-19 Surge

The House of Representatives has suspended its plenary sessions until January 24 because of the uptick in Covid-19 cases in the country, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said on Tuesday.