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South African Variant

‘More contagious’ South African variant of COVID-19 virus, also recorded in PH: DOH

MANILA – There are also cases of the so-called more contagious B.1.351 (South African) variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the Philippines.   This was confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) after the results of the eighth batch of samples that underwent whole genome sequencing came out. According to the agency, six cases have…

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DOMINGO-FDA-VACCINATION-PGH-NTF

13 people who received the Sinovac vaccine, experienced ‘minor’ side effects – DOH

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that 13 cases of “adverse events following immunization” or side affect were recorded following the injection of Sinovac’s CoronaVac vaccine yesterday. “There were 13 adverse events following immunization that was noted yesterday among all of these vaccinees in different hospitals,” said Health Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire…

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Inspirational Diva Jamie Rivera

Themesong Sung by Jamie for the 500 Years of Christianity celebration to be used at the Vatican

Jamie Rivera has launched the inspirational song We Give Our Yes, the official mission song of the 500 Years of Christianity celebration in the Philippines that started last month. Jamie shared his honor of singing the song at Star Music’s We Give Our Yes virtual media conference yesterday in conjunction with Ash Wednesday. He said,…

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