‘New wave of COVID-19 cases just ordinary spike’
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need to panic over the new wave of COVID-19 infection as this is just a normal increase in cases, infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said yesterday.
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Jasmine Curtis-Smith shares alternative to not wearing bra in summer
MANILA, Philippines — Last month, House Deputy Majority Leader and former Health secretary Janette Garin advised women to skip wearing underwear at home this summer to prevent fungal infections.
DOH: Philippines keeps low COVID-19 risk despite rise in cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Tuesday a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, but stressed that all regions in the country remained at low risk for transmission.
UK report to reveal scale of decades-long infected blood scandal
LONDON — A UK report is set to lay bare on Monday a decades-long scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood.
Japan says Saudi crown prince visit postponed over King Salman's health
TOKYO — Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed «due to the health condition of King Salman.»
Pertussis cases continue to spike
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of pertussis continue to rise nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd.
Brazil's Bolsonaro hospitalized for skin infection
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro said Sunday he had been hospitalized for a skin infection.