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Central Visayas, CAR have highest health care utilization rate, says Duque- (Eagle News) — Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Central Luzon and Central Visayas were identified as regions with the highest rise in cases of COVID-19, according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque. In his report to President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 8, Duque said that Metro Manila, particularly had a high two-week growth rate. “Ang ibig pong sabihin nito ay nagkaroon po nang mataas na […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — The makers of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine Tuesday demanded an apology from the EU’s medicines regulator after a senior official warned member states against hastily authorising the jab, comparing emergency rollouts to “Russian roulette”. Several EU countries have already begun distributing Sputnik V ahead of approval in the bloc, a move criticised by board chair of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Christa Wirthumer-Hoche Monday. “We demand a public apology from […]
(Eagle News) — The Quezon City government on Tuesday, March 9, placed several areas under a special concern lockdown amid a surge in COVID-19 cases there. The local government said the following are covered by the lockdown, which means all families in those areas will undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine and swab testing. Portion of Durian Street, Barangay Pasong Tamo L. Pascual Street, Barangay Baesa De Los Santos Compound, Heavenly Drive, Barangay San Agustin No. […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines breached the 600,000 mark on Tuesday, March 9, after the Department of Health reported 2,668 additional cases. The DOH said of the total 600,428 cases, 41,822 were active. Of these, 91.6 percent were mild, 3.9 percent asymptomatic, 1.8 percent critical, 1.9 percent severe, and 0.8 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 546,078 including the 171 additional ones. Seven additional deaths pushed the COVID-19 death toll to 12,528. […]
Misuse of doses to non-priority individuals may lead to termination of COVAX deal (Eagle News) – The country’s task group on immunization against COVID-19 has issued its strict recommendation to give AstraZeneca doses to priority health care workers nationwide, and issued revised guidelines in the administration of vaccines. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Tuesday, March 9, the issuance of the revised guidelines contained in the resolution no. 5 of the National Immunization Technical […]
(Eagle News) — Over 19,700 took the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test on Sunday and Monday, the PNP said. According to the PNP, the 19,760 examinees who took the exam on the first and second days represent 76.55 percent of the 11,903 who took the exam for those who want a career in law enforcement and public safety services. PNP Chief Debold Sinas said the PNPA does not prescribe a passing grade but […]
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque holds a press briefing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 (Screenshot of PCOO video) (Eagle News) – Malacanang said that around 35,700 medical frontliners have already received vaccines, as it urged more health workers to get immunized against COVID-19 amid increasing number of cases. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, March 9, said that at least 35,669 health workers have received vaccines, and more are getting vaccinated as there is higher confidence […]
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will hire 300 more contact tracers. MMDA chair Benhur Abalos said in a television interview the decision was made following the spike in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. On February 22, he said COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila were at 3,767. On March 7, he said the cases reached 7,031. “Nakikita mo ‘yung dami eh, yung numero halos doble,” he said. Earlier, the OCTA research group […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Markets fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday as traders struggle to reconcile growing optimism about the global recovery and worries that the expected surge in economic activity will fan inflation and force central banks to hike interest rates sooner than expected. A rally inequities across the world over the past year has started to run out of steam in recent weeks, despite the prospect of a sharp rebound in growth as […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — For the first time in nearly three and a half months, the United States recorded fewer than 1,000 deaths in a day from Covid-19 on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University. In 24 hours, 749 people died from the coronavirus, far below the peak of 4,473 deaths recorded on January 12. The daily US death toll has not been below the thousand mark since November 29, when 822 people died […]
by Danny KEMP THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — Regularly seen riding his bike to work, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is hoping voters add to his 10 years in the saddle next week. The liberal leader, 54, has sought to project an image of normality, stability and frugality during his time in office, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. Critics however dub him “Teflon” Mark for his ability to dodge scandals, while in Europe he’s known […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has upheld its decision ordering a Dutch national participating in rallies in the country to leave. In denying Otto Rudolf De Vries’ Feb. 8 motion for reconsideration, the 3-man bureau Board of Commissioners said the Dutch national failed to provide evidence that would warrant a reversal of its decision to cancel his permanent residence visa. The bureau ordered the cancellation in November 2020, following information from government intelligence […]
