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Catholic bishops demand explanation for new Philippine COVID-19 data

The Catholic church leaders said the sudden surge in the number of those who recovered from COVID-19 is very “puzzling”

Scavengers in India risk health to sift coronavirus debris

Landfill site littered with used, plastic coronavirus test kits, protective gear and cotton stained with blood and pus

Tanks vs coronavirus

The lockdowns may have simply instilled fear among the citizenry that they could be arrested and detained and charged in court

Health is a right, not a privilege

With many far-flung communities unable to get the services of doctors, how can we expect to fight a deadly viral infection?

Bishop calls for implementation of Philippines’ universal health care law

Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio said the implementation of the law can be a "test" of how effective it is

Philippine parishes to implement ‘contact-tracing’ of faithful

Contact tracing is the identification and follow-up of persons, who may have come into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

No such thing as ‘holy face mask’ or ‘holy alcohol’ to...

The Liturgical Commission also dismissed as "fake news" reports that the Church has replaced the holy water with "holy alcohol"

Quiapo church stops ‘misting’ of churchgoers

Health experts warned that spraying the body does not kill the virus inside and may worsen the clinical condition of sick people

Filipinos told to remain vigilant against COVID-19

Church leaders in the Philippines reminded the public to avoid complacency despite the initial relaxation of quarantine in protocols.

People living with HIV face hardships due to COVID-19 lockdown

It is discrimination and stigma that kill people living with HIV, not the disease itself

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