Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

Issuance: Department Circular 2020-0383

November 19, 2020

Advisory on Health Facilities Offering COVID-19 Testing Services

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0270-A

October 29, 2020

Amendment to Department Memorandum No. 2020-0270 entitled “Guidelines in the Certification of LIGTAS COVID Community Isolation Units”

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0468

October 26, 2020

Supplemental Guidance on the Use of Rapid Antigen Test Kits

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0439

October 6, 2020

Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Strategies for COVID-19

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0446

October 5, 2020

Advisory on the Temporary Suspension for Select Regions on Securing License to Operate for COVID-19 Testing Laboratories using GeneXpert Technique

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0436

October 1, 2020

Minimum Data Requirements of COVID-19-related Information Systems

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0413

September 9, 2020

Updated Suggested Retail Price (SRPs) for Emergency Essential Medicines and Medical Devices due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

Issuance: Revised IRR of RA 11332

August 14, 2020

Amendment to Department Memorandum No. 2020-0345 dated August 10, 2020 entitled “Updated Suggested Retail Price (SRPs) for Emergency Essential Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event”

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0345

August 10, 2020

Updated Suggested Retail Price (SRPs) for Emergency Essential Medicines and Medical Devices Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Event

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0376

August 3, 2020

Prioritization of COVID-19 Testing using Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 Cartridges

Issuance: PSC-GAB-DOH Joint Administrative Order No. 2020-0001

July 27, 2020

Guidelines on the Conduct of Health – Enhancing Physical Activities and Sports during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Issuance: Department Memorandum 2020-0381

July 21, 2020

Interim Guidelines on the COVID-19 Disease Severity Classification and Management