Requested from DOH by J. Velasco at 06:16 PM on
Feb 19, 2021.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2006 - 12/31/2019
Tracking no: #DOH-730350414399
Velasco 06:16 PM, Feb 19, 2021
The request made is with respect to information on Seasonal Coronavirus circulation data for all known coronaviruses affecting the Philippine islands between 01-01-2006 and 12-31-2019.
Receiving Officer 08:24 PM, Feb 20, 2021
February 20, 2021
Dear Jayson,
Thank you for your request dated Feb 19, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Seasonal Coronavirus Circulation.
We received your request on Feb 19, 2021 and will respond on or before Mar 12, 2021 06:16:29 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC03MzAzNTA0MTQzOTkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-730350414399.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
Maker 11:18 AM, Feb 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
Dear Jayson Velasco,
I refer to my letter of Feb 19, 2021 06:16:29 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Seasonal Coronavirus Circulation.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Kindly elaborate or specify this request. The official COVID-19 data is posted at the DOH website through the COVID-19 tracker at https://doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker. You can download data using the COVID-19 Data Drop at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZPPcVU4M7T-dtRyUceb0pMAd8ickYf8o
Also, COVID-19 started in the Philippines in year 2020 only. We would like to ask you to specify the data that you need.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC03MzAzNTA0MTQzOTkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-730350414399, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before May 17, 2021 03:14:47 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Velasco 11:25 AM, Feb 22, 2021
Hello FOI team.
Apart from SARS-COV-2 corona virus, there are several other human coronary viruses.
My inquiry is about those other human coronaviruses.
To be exact, it is for records from the concerned department regarding the tracking of these other coronaviruses, which are seasonal in nature, with respect to date range specified because I do not have access to those records.
I am hoping this clarification has answered your concerns.
Velasco 11:41 AM, Feb 22, 2021
Hello FOI Team.
This study from Lancet is representative of what I am looking for in Philippine context.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247%2820%2930114-2/fulltext
The study showcases other viruses that are circulating and samples were taken between a specific date range analyzed at Yale.
I have seen a study sponsored by the RITM-Tohoku University and US CDC about influenza in the Philippines dating between 2006 through 2012 plus even excess deaths but not information on corona viruses.
As the DOH's Epidemiology Bureau may hold the information I am looking for, I defer to their expert team on the matter.
I hope I was able to enlighten your team over my request.
jrv
Maker 11:34 AM, Feb 24, 2021
February 24, 2021
Dear Jayson Velasco,
Thank you for your response dated 22 February 2021, with regard to my letter regarding clarifying your request on Seasonal Coronavirus Circulation, dated Feb 22, 2021 11:18 AM.
We have now continued processing your request and shall endorse this request to the Epidemiology Bureau. Kindly give us until Mar 12, 2021 06:16 PM to respond regarding our findings.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC03MzAzNTA0MTQzOTkM, for request with ticket number #DOH-730350414399.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
March 3, 2021
Dear Jayson Velasco,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Feb 19, 2021 06:16:29 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your request
You asked for Seasonal Coronavirus Circulation.
Response to your request
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. The DOH Epidemiology Bureau informed us that they don't have the necessary information to accomplish the request
For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Undersecretary Lilibeth C. David, Chair of Data Governance Oversight Committee/ DOH Central Appeals and Review Committee, at foi@doh.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
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