In a March 2, 2022 article published in ABS-CBN News, Jaehwa Bernardo reported that The…
Category: Global and Local Developments

DOH Endemic Definition: Cases are Manageable and More Vaccinated Individuals
The Philippines is not yet in an endemic state, even if most areas in the…

Under Alert Level 1 No More Quarantine for Fully-Vaccinated, Asymptomatic Individuals Exposed to COVID-19
Persons who are asymptomatic and have been fully-vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are no…

Metro Manila and 38 Other Areas Placed Under Alert Level 1
On Sunday, February 27, 2022, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious…

CDC Change Guidelines: Case Investigation And Contact Tracing No Longer Recommended
The following is a February 28, 2022 guideline released by the US Centers for Disease…

Cebu City Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions
In a February 24, 2022 article published in Cebu Daily News, Delta Dyrecka Letigio reported…

Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act: Why?
In this February 23, 2022 article, CBC’s Nick Boisvert reports that Canadian Prime Minister Justin…

Iceland: Vaccines Not Enough, as Many as Possible People Need to be Infected for herd immunity
Iceland has removed all its remaining COVID restrictions, arguing that as many people as possible…

Salvana: Do Not Get a Second Booster, Efficacy, and Safety Not Yet Certain
In a February 19, 2022 article published in Inquirer, Leila B. Salaverria and Tina G….

More Parents Stepped Forward Joining Petitioners Seeking to Halt Covid-19 Inoculation of Children
In a February 19, 2022 article published by The Manila Times, Arlie Calalo reported that…