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COVID positivity rate slows down to 3.3%

The Philippines’ COVID-19 positivity rate slightly decreased to 3.3 percent on Saturday, independent monitoring OCTA Research Group said. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said their...

China lifts sweeping pandemic visa curbs on foreign travelers

China will once again start issuing a range of visas to foreigners as of Wednesday, the country’s foreign ministry said, in a major easing...

PH logs 144 new COVID cases, 5th day in row at over 100

The Philippines on Sunday logged 144 new COVID-19 cases, the fifth straight day that the country has recorded over 100 new infections a day, according...

China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80 percent

The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in China has fallen by nearly 80 percent since the start of the month, authorities have said, in...

NDRRMC assumes role of NTF vs. COVID

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has assumed the functions of the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19. “To streamline the government’s pandemic...

US drug regulator limits use of J&J Covid vaccine

The US said Thursday only adults who "have personal concerns" about mRNA vaccines, access issues or medical reasons for refusing them may now receive...

US OKs departure of non-essential personnel from Shanghai due to Covid

The United States on Friday authorized the "voluntary departure" of non-essential personnel from its consulate in Shanghai and recommended that Americans not travel to...

Covid increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: study

People who have had Covid-19 have an increased risk of developing serious blood clots for up to six months after getting infected, even in...

Elderly care homes in eye of Hong Kong’s deadly Covid storm

Kathleen Wong thought her 89-year-old mother was lucky to get a coveted spot in a government nursing home, but now she watches in horror...

Jobless number up in Dec. due to COVID concerns

The unemployment rate in the country ticked up in December 2021 to 6.6 percent from the 6.5 percent in November 2021, partly triggered by...

WHO warns vaxxed people against Delta

COVID vaccines reduce transmission of the dominant Delta variant by about 40 percent, the WHO has said, warning that people were falling into a...

Dutch police make fresh arrests in 4th day of virus unrest

Dutch police said Tuesday they had arrested at least 21 people during a fourth night of unrest over coronavirus measures, although the situation had...

Mining firms’ award underscores job security

Hinatuan Mining Corp. (HMC) and Taganito Mining Corp. (TMC) were recently named Regional Winners in the 2021 Search for Outstanding Labor-Management Cooperation Program, the...

California mandates Covid vaccines for all teachers

All teachers in California will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to weekly virus tests, the state's governor announced Wednesday, as authorities...
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