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(Eagle News)–The Department of Health on Tuesday, Dec. 28, reiterated its appeal to the public to “remain cautious” against COVID-19 even when fully vaccinated. The DOH issued the reminder following what it noted was an increase in COVID-19 cases “nationally” in the recent seven days, from the 289 in the previous week to 351 cases per day. According to the DOH, Metro Manila cases also saw an increase, from 75 daily cases in the previous […]
(Eagle News) — The husband of the Philippines’ reported fourth Omicron variant case has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said he will therefore undergo genome sequencing to determine the COVID-19 variant he has been infected with. “He’s currently in the isolation facility,” Vergeire said in a television interview. She said the results of his test will come out in 24 to 48 hours. So far, Vergeire said the DOH were trying […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,838,792 on Monday, Dec. 27, after the Department of Health reported 318 additional cases. According to the DOH, the figure was based on the data provided by operating laboratories, with 28 labs failing to submit their respective data. Of the 28 labs, two were non-operational on December 25, while the 26 did not submit their data to the COVID-19 Document Repository System (CDRS). “Based on […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines on Monday, Dec. 27, reported another Omicron variant case, bringing the total cases of the variant of concern in the country to four. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the fourth case was a 38-year-old female from the United States. The fourth case, Vergeire said, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on December 10 via Philippine Airlines PR 127. She experienced throat itchiness and colds on December 13, […]
(Eagle News) — The fatalities due to Typhoon “Odette” have risen to 389, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, 64 people, meanwhile, were reported missing. Over 1000, or 1,146, were injured. Overall, 1,074,169 families were affected by the typhoon in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Regions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and in MIMAROPA, and CARAGA. The Palace has said it was eyeing […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,838,640 after the Department of Health reported 433 additional cases on Sunday, Dec. 26. This is the second day in a row the country has reported over 400 daily cases since it reported average daily cases of 300 in recent weeks. On Saturday, the DOH also reported 433 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total COVID-19 cases, 9522 were active. Of these, 458 […]
(Eagle News) — The death toll due to Typhoon “Odette” has risen to 378, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The NDRRMC said of the figure, 218 remain unidentified, while 92 were men and 68 women. The NDRRMC said 742 were hurt while 60 remain missing. Over 3 million, or 3,953,880 people from Mimaropa, Region 5, Region 6, Region 7, Region 8, Region 9, Region 10, Region 11, Region 12, CARAGA, […]
(Eagle News) — The number of fatalities due to Typhoon “Odette” has risen to 367, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, this was after 41 more fatalities were added to the original tally. The causes of death were mostly drowning, falling trees and debris. Meanwhile, 62 people remain missing. Over 700, or 732, were reported injured. The Palace has said it was eyeing a P10-billion for the rehabilitation […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,838,381 on Saturday, Dec. 25, after the Department of Health reported 433 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 9376 were active. Of these, 458 were asymptomatic, 3430 were mild, 3337 were moderate, 1777 were severe and 374 were critical. Recoveries rose to 2777818 with the additional 369 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 51187 with the additional 137 deaths. […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, as a result, cloudy skies and light rains are expected in Batanes, Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela and Kalinga. Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, and the rest of Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,838,032 on Friday, Dec. 24, with the addition of 310 cases. According to the Department of Health, of the total cases, 9321 were active. Of the active cases, 474 were asymptomatic, 3295 mild, 3382 moderate, 1795 severe, and 375 were critical. Recoveries rose to 2,777,661 with the addition of 227 recoveries. The COVID-119 death toll is now at 51050, with the addition of 69 deaths. […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has recently repatriated over 300 Filipinos from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The DFA said the 354 distressed or stranded overseas Filipino workers arrived in the country on Dec. 23 via a special repatriation flight. The department said the repatriates will undergo a stringent facility-based quarantine provided by the Philippine government. It said this was in conformity with the health protocols set by the Department […]
