COVID-19 News partial lifting, or the possible extension against the new coronavirus. of ECQ in Luzon. “Kailangan taasan pa natin ang The adopted parameters include ating pasensya. Kailangan na magthe trends in Covid-10 epidemiological cooperate tayo sa ating pamahalaan curve, the capacity of the health care (Let’s have more patience. We have to system, and the social, economic and cooperate with the government),” he security factors. said. Public cooperation
Nograles reminded everyone to strictly observe social distancing, To arrest the spread Covid-19 practice proper hygiene, wear face pandemic, Nograles appealed to the masks, and conduct disinfection in an public anew to cooperate with the effort to stop the further transmission of government. Covid-19. Nograles also asked for the public’s The Philippines now has confirmed patience amid the government’s 4,428 Covid-19 cases, with 247 fatalities relentless efforts to impose measures and 157 recoveries. (PNA)
DOH to issue updated protocols on use of rapid test kits in PH By Azer Parrocha
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) will be issuing updated protocols on the use of rapid test kits in the Philippines as the government strengthens its fight against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). “Subject to the requirements and recommendations of the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) pursuant to Republic Act 11223, or the “Universal Health Care Act”,
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the DOH is hereby directed to issue updated guidelines or protocols on the use of rapid test kits in the Philippines,” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said in a virtual presser on Sunday.
