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(Eagle News)–Over 100 COVID-19 cases were reported among police personnel in one day. The Philippine National Police said as of Sunday, 6 p.m., the 104 additional cases brought the total to 3380. An additional death was also reported, pushing the death toll to 16. Over 2000, or 2479, have recovered. Suspect cases reached 2688 while probable cases increased to 711. The Department of Health has confirmed over 189,000 COVID-19 cases after reporting 2378 additional cases […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation will soon be requiring cashless or contactless transactions at tollways. In a statement, the DOTr said Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has signed Department Order 2020-012, which directed concerned agencies of the DOTr to formulate new processes and procedures within three months to ensure the smooth implementation of the new policy. The DOTr said the move “would complement other health protocols now being enforced by the government, such as physical distancing, […]
26 new recoveries reported on Saturday and Sunday, DFA says (Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reported one confirmed case of COVID-19 among overseas Filipinos, bringing the total to 9984. The DFA said 26 new recoveries were also reported mainly from Asia and the Pacific and the Middle East regions, based on the reports of Philippine embassies and consulates over the weekend. With the additional cases, the number of recoveries among overseas Filipinos rises […]
(Eagle News)–Severe tropical storm “Bavi” continues to enhance the southwest monsoon even as it remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said because of the enhanced southwest monsoon, which affects Northern and Central Luzon, cloudy skies with scattered rains are expected in Ilocos Region, Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will prevail over Bicol Region, Northern Samar, Oriental […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Monday, Aug. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 8:24 a.m., had its epicenter 42 kilometers northeast of Baganga. It had a depth of 19 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II – Bislig City, Surigao del Sur Intensity I – Malungon, Sarangani; Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental No damage to property […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Monday, Aug. 24: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Earlier, MIAA urged passengers to get confirmation of their flights on the same day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flights are now allowed with Metro Manila under a general community quarantine until Aug. 31. […]
LIMA, Peru (AFP) — At least 13 young people suffocated in a crush during a raid on a nightclub in Peru’s capital, where a party was being held in violation of a coronavirus ban on large gatherings, police and press reports said. “After a police operation in a discotheque in the Los Olivos neighborhood, 13 people have died,” Peruvian police chief General Orlando Velasco told RPP radio. Twenty-three people were arrested for taking part […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — American authorities announced on Sunday an emergency approval of blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against the disease that has killed over 176,000 in the US. The Food and Drug Administration’s authorization comes as President Donald Trump faces intense pressure to curb the contagion that has hobbled the world’s largest economy and clouded his once-promising prospects for re-election in November. The plasma is believed to contain powerful […]
by Michel COMTE Agence France Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian conservatives will reveal their pick for a new leader and main contender to challenge liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in possible snap elections. Four candidates vied to replace outgoing Andrew Scheer, including two former ministers, the first Seventh-day Adventist ever to be elected to parliament, and an outsider seeking to become the first black woman to lead a major federal political party in […]
(Eagle News)–The southwest monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur as a result. PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will be experienced over the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Aurora, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and the rest […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea reported its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since early March on Sunday as authorities warned the country was “on the brink of a nationwide pandemic” and tightened social distancing rules. The majority of the 397 new infections were in the greater Seoul region — home to half the country’s 51 million people, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Authorities warned of tougher social […]
(Eagle News) – COVID-19 recoveries added on Sunday, Aug. 23, reached 16,549 bringing down the total active cases from 69,362 to 55,236. This was one of the biggest single day jump in recoveries. It is second only to the highest single day number of recoveries so far recorded on Aug. 16 at 40,397. Because of this, total recoveries as of Sunday reached 16,459. There were however only 32 reported deaths, 22 of which came […]
