COVID-19 cases rise in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The number of COVID cases in Manila is increasing amid Christmas parties and preparations for the holiday, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said yesterday.
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Study says fewer French people drink wine daily
PARIS, France — The number of regular wine drinkers in France is dropping fast, with barely one in ten still pouring a glass every day, a study published Friday found.
Magsuot ng face mask sa Simbang Gabi sa mga Katoliko | Pang-Masa
MANILA, Philippines — Upang makaiwas sa pagkakahawa ng COVID-19 matapos ang pagtaas muli ng kaso nito, hinikayat ng Simbahang Katolika ang milyun-milyong Kristiyano na dadalo sa tradisyunal na Simbang Gabi na boluntaryong magsuot ng face mask.
Colas leads Baguio breakaway
MANILA, Philippines — Archer Chass Mhaiven Nawew Colas was on target with four gold medals as Baguio City closed in on a fourth straight overall championship in the Batang Pinoy national finals yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.
'Covid-19 still much around'
AN infectious disease expert warned the public to be vigilant, especially during the holiday season, as Covid-19 «is still much around» with the new subvariant, JN.1, already attacking neighboring countries and said that the possibility of it entering the country was not remote.
Over 190,000 flu-like illnesses recorded
MANILA, Philippines — Over 190,000 cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) have been recorded nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
WHO: JN.1 COVID ‘variant of interest’ poses low risk
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the JN.1 coronavirus (COVID-19) strain as a “variant of interest” but said current evidence shows it poses low risk to public health.
New COVID-19 variant JN.1 may enter Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 now circulating in the US and other countries is expected to enter the country in “due time,” according to an infectious disease specialist.