What antivirals are needed if you have COVID-19? By Dr. Edsel Maurice Salvana

1. If you are not part of the vulnerable population and are fully vaccinated with only mild symptoms, you DO NOT NEED ANTIVIRALS. You only need supportive care. 

Ramp up vax vs. Omicron

AS THE Omicron variant continues to pose a threat to the healthcare system capacities, the national government underscored the need to ramp up vaccination across the country as the National Capital Region and its neighboring provinces registered a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Doc warns public on ‘unauthorized’ booster shot

DOCTOR EDSEL Maurice Salvana, a molecular epidemiologist from the University of the Philippines, has warned the public against getting an unauthorized booster shot against COVID-19.

Delta variant in Cebu

DOCTOR EDSEL Maurice Salvana, a molecular epidemiologist from the University of the Philippines, said the Delta variant of the Covid-19 is now in Cebu and is causing the large spike in cases in the province.

Choose: Health protocols or Covid-19

WHILE THE number of Covid-19 cases is going down, Mayor Beng Climaco reminded the public anew to strictly follow health protocols and community quarantine guidelines in an effort to control the spread of the deadly respiratory disease.

Cebu told to follow IATF-MEID protocols

CEBU CITY – The national government’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) led by Health Secretary Francisco Duque stood firm on the travel protocols imposed in the country.

Use of face shields, face masks still mandatory in public places

DAVAO CITY – President Duterte has backtracked from his previous statement saying the wearing of face shield should only be worn in hospitals following a meeting with Senate President Vicente Sotto III.