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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Department of Education’s request to have minimum face to face classes for areas considered “low risk” for COVID-19. In a press briefing televised on Tuesday, July 21, but happened Monday night, July 20, Duterte said that he is “okay” with the recommendation as presented by Education Secretary Leonor Briones to have limited face to face classes but only in low-risk areas in the country. Briones […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte called on the police to be strict in implementing the rule on the wearing of face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The President issued the reminder in a meeting with government officials aired on Tuesday morning, as COVID-19 cases in the country continued to increase. As of Monday afternoon, the Department of Health has confirmed 68898 cases. Of the 1521 newly reported cases, 1237 come from Metro Manila. “I have no […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the conditions over Visayas were due to the Low Pressure Area (LPA) estimated 80 kilometers east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar embedded in the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and localized thunderstorms. The ITCZ is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Palawan and Occidental Mindoro, on the other hand, will have […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Tuesday, July 21: MIAA said flight schedules may be subject to changes. Domestic flights are allowed for as long as there is approval from the local government unit concerned. International non-essential flights are also allowed but subject to certain conditions. The Bureau of Immigration has reminded passengers traveling abroad to strictly comply with the travel requirements.
(Eagle News) — Philippine actor Michael V, known for his character “Bitoy” and various impersonations of popular personalities, said that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The comedian said that his COVID-19 test results released on Saturday, July 18. He said that he had experienced flu-like symptoms and lost his sense of smell, but did not experience high fever. He then had a swab test for COVID-19 a few days later after experiencing COVID-19 […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Monday recorded more than 60,000 new cases of coronavirus infection for the seventh consecutive day, Johns Hopkins University reported in its real-time tally. With another 488 deaths and 61,288 cases registered in 24 hours, the country has a total of 140,922 deaths and 3.82 million cases, the Baltimore-based university said at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Tuesday). President Donald Trump on Monday finally spoke out in favor […]
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil will begin advanced clinical testing of a Chinese-made vaccine against the new coronavirus Tuesday, issuing the first doses to around 900 volunteers, officials said. The coronavirus vaccine, developed by private Chinese pharmaceutical firm Sinovac, is the third in the world to enter Phase 3 trials, or large-scale testing on humans — the last step before regulatory approval. It will be administered to doctors and other health workers who volunteer […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County were at their highest level at the weekend since the pandemic began, as 15 children were diagnosed with a rare and potentially deadly virus-related inflammatory syndrome. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Sunday listed 2,216 people in hospital, topping the previous record of 2,193 on July 15. Of those currently hospitalized, 26 percent are in intensive care […]
by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse US President Donald Trump promised Monday to resume televised coronavirus briefings and finally spoke out in favor of mask-wearing — a marked change of tune as polls show him headed for election disaster. With only just over 100 days until the election against Democrat Joe Biden, Trump is scrambling to respond to public anger over his troubled months-long handling of the pandemic. Since the virus first hit the United […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate is set to probe the reported death due to COVID-19 of high-profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian who was a key witness against senator Leila De Lima’s alleged involvement in drug dealing inside the New Bilibid Prisons. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said he will file a resolution to investigate JB’s death, as well as the death of other inmates inside the national penitentiary due to COVID-19. “I’m filing a reso […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis pleaded Monday for COVID-19 survivors to donate blood plasma to help save lives, as hospitals rapidly fill up and supplies of antiviral drugs run short. The situation in the Sunshine State is dire, with more than 9,500 coronavirus patients hospitalized and just 18 percent of intensive care beds available. Lines of people hoping to get a test can stretch for almost a mile and the results […]
DALLAS, United States (AFP) — US 400m sprinter Michael Norman clocked a world-leading 9.86 seconds for the 100 metres at a meeting in Texas on Monday, World Athletics said. The 22-year-old from California blasted to victory in Fort Worth in what was his first 100m race since 2016. “After four long years I finally got to run the 100m,” Norman said in a post on Twitter after the race. Track and field’s governing body World […]
