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Rains to prevail over NCR, other parts of PHL as “Fabian,” “Cempaka” continue to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — Rains will prevail over parts of the Philippines, including over Metro Manila, as Typhoon “Fabian” and Severe Tropical Storm “Cempaka” located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility continue to enhance the southwest monsoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, apart from Metro Manila, the following areas will experience the monsoon rains in the next 24 hours: Ilocos Region Cordillera Administrative Region Batanes Babuyan Islands Zambales Bataan Tarlac Pampanga […]

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Over 15 million Filipinos already vaccinated, with 4.7 million completing 2 doses

More than 10.3 million already received first COVID-19 vaccine doses   (Eagle News) – The Philippines has already vaccinated more than 15 million Filipinos as the total vaccines delivered in the country reached more than 27.9 million doses. Philippine vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez reported to President Rodrigo Duterte on July 19, that there were around 15.1 million total vaccine doses that had already been administered. Of this number, more than 10.3 million (or 10,388,188) […]

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COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climb to 1,517,903

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,517,903 after the Department of Health reported 4,516 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 46806 were active. Of these, 91.7 percent were mild, 2.1 percent asymptomatic, 1.6 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 1.9 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1444253, including the additional 5240 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26844 including the additional 58 deaths. On Monday, President […]

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Pres. Duterte directs PNP, DILG to be stricter in implementing health protocols to prevent Delta variant surge

Says entry of more aggressive Delta variant should be a “cause for serious alarm” for the public   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to be stricter in ensuring that minimum health protocols are followed by the public to “fight the threat of the Delta variant.” Duterte also raised the possibility of imposing more restrictions,  including restrictions on gatherings and […]

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DOH: Eight reported Delta variant cases still yielded positive for virus during retesting

(Eagle News) — Eight of the Delta variant cases reported in the country tested positive for the virus even after retesting. Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said at the outset, these cases had been reported as recovered by their respective local government units because they already completed the required 14-day quarantine. According to the Department of Health official, of the eight, four were detected in Cagayan de Oro, one in Manila, one in Misamis Oriental, […]

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DFA reports 147 more COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad

(Eagle News)– Over 100 more overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19. According to recent Department of Foreign Affairs data, the 147 more COVID-19 cases  pushed the total cases among Filipinos abroad to 21090. Seventy-six more have recovered, pushing the total recoveries to 12430. The number of COVID-19 deaths among Filipinos outside the Philippines is now at 1261 including the additional 16 fatalities. “There are now 97 countries and territories with confirmed cases of COVID-19 […]

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Rains still expected in parts of PHL as “Fabian,” “Cempaka” continue to enhance southwest monsoon

(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm “Fabian” is still moving slowly in a west northwest direction, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. While heavy rainfall is not expected in the country, the weather bureau said monsoon rains will be experienced in the next 24 hours over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan, as “Fabian” and Typhoon “Cempaka” located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility continue […]

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President Duterte: We may need to re-impose stricter restrictions due to Delta variant

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 19, said stricter restrictions may need to be re-imposed in the country following the detection of Delta variant cases. “We may need to reimpose stricter restrictions to avoid mass gatherings and prevent super-spreader events,” President Duterte said in his weekly Talk to the People. Earlier, the Department of Health said the number of Delta variant cases detected in the  Philippines now stood at 35, following the […]

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WATCH: Interview with pediatrician Dr. Richard Mata, on Delta variant as a “game changer” for COVID among kids

  (Eagle News) — Balitalakayan interviews pediatrician Dr. Richard Tesoro Mata who explained how the highly infectious Delta variant could become a “game changer” regarding COVID infection among children. Dr. Mata, who is also an online health information advocate, said that while children’s immune system is healthier and there is less likelihood for serious COVID-19 cases among kids, they can still serve as virus carriers. As carriers, children can be more asymptomatic, or have mild […]

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“Fabian” remains almost stationary, maintains strength

(Eagle News) — “Fabian” has remained almost stationary as it maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Fabian” is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall into the country, but, together with Tropical Storm “Cempaka” located outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing monsoon rains over Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. According to PAGASA, in the next 24 hours, the southwest […]

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DOH: 36 contacts of Delta variant cases first detected in Manila identified

(Eagle News) — The Manila government has identified 36 contacts of the Delta variant cases earlier reported in the city. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the Department of Health has suggested granular lockdowns in Manila as a result. “But every day we will be assessing if we need to escalate the restrictions,” she said. She said the DOH would also meet with experts on Monday to discuss  possible restrictions in the NCR Plus area. […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL climb to 1,513,396

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines climbed to 1,513,396 on Monday, July 19, after the Department of Health reported 5,651 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 47561 were active. Of these, 91.9 percent were mild, 1.9 percent asymptomatic, 1.6 percent critical, 2.7 percent severe, and 1.88 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 1,439,049, including the additional 5,332 recoveries. The death toll is now at 26,786 including the additional 72 […]

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