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Clinical trial for Lagundi starts
By John Clifford Lintao PHILIPPINES joins the list of countries embarking on clinical trial for potential cure to the deadly virus from Wuhan, China. However, the clinical trials would only be for supplement treatment for COVID-19, says the Department of Science and Technology, which hinted on Lagundi kick-off. “Yung sa Lagundi ito ay nagsisimula na.…
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13 PHL hospitals join WHO solidarity trials
By Fernan Angeles AT least 13 Philippine hospitals would be joining the World Health Organization’s solidarity trials for COVID-19 vaccines, says the Department of Science and Technology. Nine of the 13 hospitals are in the National Capital Region. In a statement, DOST Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña said among the hospitals which have signified taking part…
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Duterte firm in decision to take 1st shot of vaccine
By Fernan Angeles President Rodrigo Duterte stood firm in his decision to take the first shot of injectable vaccine from Russia against COVID-19. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President’s vaccination of Russia’s vaccine Sputnik V will only take place after the third stage of clinical trials, which will be done in both Manila…