Latest outbreak data
On December 5, 2021, according to the statistics of the Philippine Department of Health, there were 603 new cases of new coronavirus in the Philippines yesterday (the number of confirmed cases in a single day for 12 consecutive days was less than 1,000), and the total number of cases reached 2834775. Of all the cases, there are 13,853 active cases. There were 156 new deaths, with a total of 49,386 deaths, and 1,047 new recovery cases, with 2771536 total recovery cases.
Vaccination status
According to the latest data from the Philippine Department of Health's COVID-19 vaccinations, as of December 2, the Philippines has vaccinated more than 90.2 million doses of vaccines, of which 52.4 million doses are the first dose and 37.3 million are second and single doses. More than 421,000 doses are enhancer vaccines.
The three-day National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign, which began on November 29. In total, more than 8 million doses were administered in three days. It was extended to December 3.
According to global statistics, the Philippines has the fourth fastest single-day vaccination rate in the world, ranking ahead of the Philippines: China has a maximum of 22 million doses in a single day, India 10 million doses, and the United States 3.4 million doses.
Another three-day vaccination campaign is scheduled for 15-17 December.
In order to prevent the invasion of the Olmikeron strain, the Philippines has taken the following new measures:
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The Philippines is considering evacuating Filipino nationals from "Red List" countries
Due to the threat of the Olmiqueron strain, the Philippines has put 14 countries on the "red list" of the implementation of the no-fly ban, resulting in the detention of local Filipino overseas Chinese. The immigration department said on Saturday that Filipinos from those 14 countries could still return to the Philippines via evacuation flights.
Anyone from the countries covered by the 14 travel bans, as well as those who have traveled to those countries in the past 14 days, are prohibited from entering the country.
Filipinos in these 14 countries can return via evacuation flights initiated by governments or non-governmental organizations. Travelers can choose to move to another country that is not on the Red List and book a flight back to the Philippines.
A spokesman for the Philippine Immigration Service said: "If you are found to be from these 14 travel restriction countries, you are not allowed to enter the Philippines if you are a foreigner. However, if they are Filipinos, they will be handed over to the quarantine department for strict 14 days of quarantine. ”
Most of the Filipino travelers affected by the travel ban are overseas Filipino workers who intend to return to the Philippines.
Previously, the Philippines has placed Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Belgium, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands and Switzerland on the Red List, and the notice is valid from November 28 to December 15.
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New rules for philippine entry
The Philippines approved new testing and quarantine procedures for arriving international travelers from countries not on the Red List last Thursday, which came into effect on December 3.
Under the new guidelines, fully vaccinated travelers will be required to test negative for RT-PCR within 72 hours of departure from their country of departure.
Fully vaccinated travelers will be quarantined at designated locations and RT-PCR tested on the fifth day, with arrival day as the first day.
Even if a negative result is negative, they are required to quarantine at home for 14 days from the date of arrival.
On the other hand, those who are not and partially vaccinated will also be required to have a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure from the country of departure.
Upon arrival in the Philippines, quarantine is carried out at designated facilities and RT-PCR testing is performed on the seventh day, with arrival date as the first day.
Similarly, they will be required to undergo 14 days of home isolation from the date of entry, even if it is a negative result.
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Those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be barred from entering various venues in Cebu City
As Cebu Mayor Michael Rama ramps up government vaccination efforts, residents who have not been vaccinated or partially vaccinated against COVID-19 will be subject to stricter mobility policies.
From January 2022, residents who have not been vaccinated or partially vaccinated against COVID-19 will only have access to basic premises such as banks, clinics, hospitals and markets.
However, children aged 11 and under accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian will be allowed to enter the premises.
But the mayor of Cebu city said those who refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 would not be punished.
According to the directive, travelers entering Cebu City are required to present a vaccination card or vaccination certificate upon arrival.
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On December 3, the Philippine Presidential Office and Department of the Interior (DILG) reminded the public to observe health protocols when celebrating during the holiday season.
Interior Deputy Minister Jonathan Malaya said other secondary outbreak alert areas such as the Capital District will be allowed to host Christmas parties, provided participants comply with basic sanitary quarantine measures and 50% of the venue's capacity.
Reception agencies that fail to enforce health and safety protocols during the festival may have their safety seals and business licenses revoked.
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Eric Domingo, director general of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced on December 1 that the Philippine Food and Drug Administration has approved the opening of COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults.
Based on an assessment of the benefits and risks, the FP has approved a COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults aged 18 years and older who have been vaccinated with 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for more than 6 months.
The brands of vaccines approved for booster injections in adult populations are the same combination of brands recommended for healthcare workers, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
On Friday, the Ministry of Health reminded the public, as well as local government units (LGUs), that all adults over the age of 18 are now allowed to undergo booster injections, and that the interval between vaccinations and the provisions on booster doses should be strictly adhered to.
In addition, local government units (LGUs) must also consider the potential adverse effects of early or early intensive injections.