Covid-19 specter still haunts Filipinos

By Allen Limos

Oct 10, 2025 12:22 am

It’s been more than five years since the Covid-19 pandemic struck, but Filipinos are still dealing with psychological issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Department of Health (DOH) said.

Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo told The Manila Times that unverified reports of new diseases can easily trigger anxiety among the public.

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