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PARIS, France (AFP) — More than 80 million confirmed cases of coronavirus have been detected worldwide since the pandemic began a year ago and 1.76 million deaths, according to an AFP tally based on official figures at 0800 GMT Sunday. In total, 80,145,185 cases and 1,756,060 deaths have been recorded. Last week, an average of 580,000 new cases were registered every day. Europe is the world’s hardest-hit region, passing the 25-million-case mark on Friday […]
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, with initial reports indicating no immediate casualties. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said there were no reports of material damage or casualties so far. The USGS said the quake was registered in the Sivrice district in Elazig province at 0637 GMT and struck at a depth of 10 kilometres. The Turkish government’s disaster agency AFAD reported a […]
(Eagle News)–A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said also under an orange warning signal due to the low pressure area were Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna. PAGASA said this means flooding is expected in flood-prone areas. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are expected over Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Batangas. PAGASA said these may persist within three hours. […]
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — The first two cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in Canada, health authorities said Saturday. “The cases are a couple from Durham with no known travel history, exposure or high-risk contacts,” Barbara Yaffe, acting chief medical officer for Ontario, said in a statement. The couple have been placed in isolation, according to the statement, the same day that Ontario reimposed a […]
Swab samples taken: 53 test negative; 1 test positive; 23 more awaiting results (Eagle News) – At least 77 travelers from the United Kingdom were able to enter the country before the Philippines imposed a travel ban of UK flights on December 24 after news of a highly infectious virus variant, B.1.1.7, that was first detected in Britain. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Department of Health is now closely monitoring these […]
(Eagle News) — Rains are expected in parts of Northern Luzon due to the northeast monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are expected over Calayan Island. PAGASA said these may persist for 30 minutes to an hour. Light to moderate rains are being experienced over Dalupiri Island, Fuga Island, and Cagayan (Baggao, Buguey, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Lallo, Santa Ana and Santa Teresita). The weather bureau said these may […]
(Eagle News) — Forty provincial buses are plying Mindanao routes starting today, December 27. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said the buses may ply the following routes based on MC 2020-051G issued on December 24: Cagayan de Oro City – Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Davao City – Arakan, North Cotabato Davao City – Kidapawan City Only road-worthy buses will be allowed to travel. They should also have a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) or an […]
(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been raised over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the yellow warning level over the Dinagat Islands was due to the trough of the low pressure area and localized thunderstorms. That means flooding is possible especially in low-lying areas and along river channels. Landslides in mountainous areas are also possible. Meanwhile, light to moderate to at times heavy rains are being […]
(Eagle News) — A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Misamis Oriental early Sunday, December 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 5:41 a.m., had its epicenter four kilometers northwest of Balingasag. It had a depth of one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News) — One volcanic earthquake was monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at an average of 476 tons on December 17. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and middle slopes since June 2020, an inflation of the western middle slopes this November, and an inflation on the lower […]
(Eagle News) — One more Filipino abroad has recovered from COVID-19. The Department of Foreign Affairs said with the additional recovery, the COVID-19 recovery total among Filipinos overseas rose to 8342. There were no additional COVID-19 cases nor deaths based on the single report from a DFA post. That means the total COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 12828. The death toll was still at 911. The DFA said the Middle East and Africa […]
(Eagle News) — Thirty-two New People’s Army rebels have surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police said. According to the PNP, the rebel-returnees who surrendered to Police Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr, PNP Regional Director in the Caraga region, included squad leaders in different areas of Agusan del Norte. A spokesman for the group, a certain “Justin” told the police they surrendered as they were starving and wanted to lead normal lives with their own […]
