Healthcare system capacity expanded during ECQ: DOH exec

MANILA – A health official on Monday said the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces has allowed the government to expand...

Canada nearing peak of next wave of COVID-19, Tam says as Ontario sets case record

Canada is nearing the peak of the current wave of COVID-19, the country’s chief public health officer said Sunday as Ontario reported a new single-day record...

Fact or fiction: Debunking 4 common myths about ticks

Blooming flowers, chirping birds and long-awaited rays of sunshine: The first signs of spring are often greeted with joy. But soon comes the realization that with...

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Why do the age recommendations keep changing? Does it cause VIPIT blood clots? Is it effective against variants?

They Tested Negative for Covid. Still, They Have Long Covid Symptoms.

Kristin Novotny once led an active life, with regular CrossFit workouts and football in the front yard with her children — plus a job managing the...

How worried should you be about coronavirus variants? A virologist explains his concerns

Spring has sprung, and there is a sense of relief in the air. After one year of lockdowns and social distancing, more than 171 million COVID-19...

Blood clot risks: comparing the AstraZeneca vaccine and the contraceptive pill

By the end of March, 79 cases of rare blood clots had been reported in those who’d received the AstraZeneca vaccine the UK, with cases occurring...

Doctors group says changing rules causing confusion as COVID-19 variants surge

As Ontario implemented a stay-at-home order Thursday and Quebec announced it will expand some curfews to tackle increasing COVID-19 cases, the Canadian Medical Association said continually...

Two more COVID-19 variant cases identified in Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories says two recently announced infections have been identified as the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom. The cases include...

Unprescribed use of oxygen could be harmful: DOH exec

MANILA – A health official on Wednesday appealed to the public not to buy oxygen tanks for their homes, warning that using oxygen without a doctor’s prescription...