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Covax delivers 1 billionth vax dose

The Covax scheme aimed at equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines hit a "key milestone" Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) when it delivered its one...

Omicron detected in Beijing as China battles COVID clusters

An Omicron case has been detected in Beijing, officials in the Chinese capital said Saturday, as the country battles multiple outbreaks of the highly...

‘Half of Europe to catch Omicron’

Copenhagen, Denmark—More than half of people in Europe are projected to catch Omicron in the next two months, the WHO said Tuesday, as millions...

As coronavirus cases soar, Japan extends strict border measures

Tokyo—Japan will extend measures barring almost all new foreign arrivals until the end of February and reopen mass-vaccination centres as it battles an Omicron-fuelled...

Schools drop classes amid COVID surge

Several universities and colleges have canceled classes today (Monday) and for several days after to protect against the spread of COVID-19 as fueled by...

Leni seeks more E-Konsulta volunteers

Amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases that is likely fueled by the Omicron variant, Vice President Leni Robredo wants more medical...

Daily cases shoot up to 17,220, positivity rate highest ever at 36.9%

The Philippines logged 17,220 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with the highest positivity rate to date, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Thursday’s tally brought...

New strain (IHU) found in France has 46 mutations

Scientists in France have identified a new COVID-19 strain which was found to have “46 mutations.” Named IHU, the new B.1.640.2 variant has not been...

‘LGUs need to deploy mobile booster teams amid Omicron’

Local governments in Metro Manila should deploy mobile booster teams to swiftly cover more people in the ongoing inoculation drive against the third wave...

Experts eye 4th dose amid declining efficacy

Almost all brands of COVID-19 vaccines have decreased efficacy against the Omicron variant of COVID, a local vaccine expert said Monday, adding a possible...

Omicron surge drives infections record, testing rush in Australia

Australia reported a record daily tally of nearly 50,000 COVID-19 cases Tuesday as the Omicron variant raced through the population and sent people scrambling...

More kids hospitalized amid Omicron

But pediatric COVID cases not more severe New pediatric COVID hospitalizations have hit a record-high in the United States, as children are increasingly swept up...

Husband of 4th Omicron case also infected, for strain testing

The husband of the Philippines’ 4th Omicron variant case has tested positive for COVID-19, Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson and Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire...

Over 6,000 flights scrapped worldwide

As Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel More than 6,000 flights have been canceled worldwide over the long Christmas weekend and thousands more were delayed, a...
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