[ad_1] GREAT BRITAIN on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use. – REUTERS LONDON – Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use and said it will be launched early next …
Read More »1,438 new COVID-19 infections bring active cases to 26,916; total in 434,357
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – An additional 1,438 coronavirus patients as of Wednesday brought the total active cases to 26,916, the Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 bulletin showed. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 434,357. According to the DOH, 232 more patients recovered from the …
Read More »NCAA: Perpetual Help selects Mike Saguiguit as new coach
[ad_1] CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – The University of Perpetual Help has appointed assistant Mike Saguiguit as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team. Anton Tamayo, the school board liaison officer in charge of the athletic program, made Saguiguit’s appointment official Tuesday night. Saguiguit, 46, replaced Frankie Lim, …
Read More »1,438 New COVID-19 Cases Bring PH Count to 434,357
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 2) The country’s coronavirus case count rose to 434,357 on Wednesday, while the national recovery count approached 400,000. In its last report, the Department of Health reported an increase of 1,438 new cases. However, he clarified that the updated count excludes data from 11 …
Read More »The Senate sets a hearing on Dito’s offer for the renewal of the franchise
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Senate has set a hearing for the renewal of the license of the Philippines’ third largest telecommunications company, Dito, according to Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday (December 2). In a statement, Poe, who chairs the Senate committee on public services, said the hearing would also …
Read More »UK Approves Use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine, Says Distribution Will Begin Next Week
[ad_1] London – Great Britain has become the first country in the West to pass a COVID-19 vaccine for public use. The UK Department of Health and Welfare confirmed in a statement to British news agencies that the vaccine jointly developed by US pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German BioNTech would …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ: Six Things to Consider in Clinical Trial Results
[ad_1] Doubt about the COVID-19 vaccine lessens as people learn more about vaccine safety testing, so these conversations are important for making informed decisions about public health. As the second wave of COVID-19 intensifies in Canada and around the world, drug companies have been announcing the results of vaccine trials …
Read More »UK Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Launch ‘Next Week’ – Manila Bulletin
[ad_1] Britain on Wednesday became the first Western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine for general use, as it announced the launch of the Pfizer-BioNTech drug starting next week. In this file illustration photo taken on November 17, 2020, vials with attached Covid-19 vaccine stickers and syringes are shown with …
Read More »Barangay Geneva shoots 2-0 in the final against TNT
[ad_1] BARANGAY Geneva seeks a 2-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup final against TNT on Wednesday at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Gin Kings look to continue their winning path in their 6pm meeting with Tropang Giga at Smart Clark Giga City. Coach Tim Cone …
Read More »Duterte Allows FDA to Issue Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Vaccines and Drugs
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 2) – President Rodrigo Duterte signed an order on Wednesday giving the country’s Food and Drug Administration the power to allow the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Executive Order No. 121 allows FDA Director General Eric Domingo to issue Emergency Use Authorization …
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