Health

The need for COVID-19 intensive care in Metro Manila decreased, but the public should not be complacent – Vergeire

[ad_1] MANILA— The need for intensive care among COVID-19 patients in Metro Manila hospitals has eased, among the “good signs” health officials are seeing amid the country’s ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic . Undersecretary of Health Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Saturday that the critical care utilization rate at …

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A vaccine is not a miracle solution for Covid-19

[ad_1] I believe that most children and youth will contract the infection as they return to normal life, through school, starting new jobs, and college. They generally have strong defenses against Covid-19. Yes, on rare occasions serious illness and death can occur, but the risks must be balanced by the …

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COVID-19 vaccine: return to WHO’s Health for All

[ad_1] The development and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine has the potential to greatly change the course of the pandemic; however, ensuring equitable access will require that countries, organizations and corporations place their trust in global health. COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative (COVAX) Shows How Public-Private Partnerships Can Exacerbate Existing Chasms one …

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