DMW: Covid-19 Cases Abroad Not Alarming, Advises Health Check

DMW: Covid-19 cases abroad not alarming, advises health check

MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families to stay vigilant amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases in some parts of Southeast Asia. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac on Tuesday reminded OFWs to keep following health and safety protocols issued by their host countries. A health advisory was issued by the DMW on Monday, following a Department of Health (DOH) update that Covid-19 c…

DOH: Rise of COVID-19 cases in some countries not a cause for alarm

The Department of Health sees no cause for alarm despite a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections in several Asian countries including Hong Kong, Singapore and Thail

DOH monitors rising Covid cases in Asia

THE Department of Health (DOH) gave assurances there is "no cause for alarm" despite the reported surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in some Southeast Asian countries. "We are actively coordinating through established mechanisms like the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). This gives us verified information, boosting readiness even as we see no cause for alarm," it said in a statement on Saturday. Hong Kong and Singap…

Declining Covid trend in Selangor, says exco

SHAH ALAM: The Covid-19 infections in Selangor have declined significantly and remain under control, according to the state's latest health data. Read full story

Philippines sees 87% drop in Covid-19 cases in 2025, DOH monitors Southeast Asia trends

While the Philippines is experiencing a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 17, said it is closely monitoring trends in Southeast Asia, as some areas in the region report slight increases in infections.“We are actively coordinating through established mechanisms like ASEAN,” the DOH said in a statement.“This provides us with verified information, boosting readiness even as we see no cause for alarm,” …

DOH: COVID-19 cases in PH on downward trend

COVID-19 cases in the Philippines are still on the decline, the Department of Health said on Saturday, after reports of an uptick in infections in other parts of Asia.