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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –The United States on Thursday set yet another record for new coronavirus cases with 68,428 infections recorded in 24 hours, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. In that period the death toll also climbed by 974 people, the Baltimore-based university’s tracker showed at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday). That brought the total death toll in the country since the pandemic began to 138,201, and the total number of cases […]
(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases continued to surge nationwide with the addition of almost 2,500 cases just for today, Thursday, July 16, mostly coming from Metro Manila, as total cases reached 61,266. Total active cases, wherein recoveries and number of COVID-19 deaths have already been substracted, reached 38,183, most of them mild cases at 90.7 percent, but with increasing percentage of asymptomatics (those showing no symptoms) at 8.5 percent. Severe cases and critical cases accpunted […]
(Eagle News) — The government has repatriated over 400 Filipinos from Lebanon, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, July 16. According to the DFA, the 410 repatriated Filipinos on July 12 represents the largest single mass repatriation in the country’s history. It said the Filipinos arrived via Qatar Airways QR 7474/QR 3150. According to the DFA, many of the repatriates’ have stayed in Lebanon for years. Their travel expenses, such as tickets and […]
by Diego URDANETA Agence France Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) — With a watchful eye on the latest virus outbreaks, Spain pauses Thursday to honour its 28,400 victims at a state ceremony joined by top EU and World Health Organization figures. Barely three weeks after coming out of lockdown, Spain has seen a surge in cases and health officials monitoring more than 120 active outbreaks. The most worrying is in and around the northeastern city […]
(Eagle News) –It is still unclear if President Rodrigo Duterte will “physically” deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa, the Palace said on Thursday, July 16. According to Roque, based on what he knows, “hindi pa po 100% sure kung physically maga-attend ang Presidente or magbo-broadcast po from Malago (Clubhouse in Malacañang) to Congress.” He said the details would be revealed as soon as they were made available. Roque issued […]
Intensity III felt in Digos, other areas (Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Thursday, July 16. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 8:34 a.m., had its epicenter six kilometers southwest of Kiblawan. It had a depth of six kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported intensities: Intensity III – Kiblawan, Sulop, Hagonoy and Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur; Digos City Intensity II […]
Cloudy skies, isolated rainshowers expected over parts of S. Luzon (Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, the whole of Visayas and Palawan will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Occidental Mindoro will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, this time due to localized thunderstorms. PAGASA said light to moderate winds will prevail over […]
(Eagle News)-Branch 10 of the Manila Metropolitan Trial Court is on lockdown until July 29. A memorandum signed by Executive Judge Carissa Anne Manook-Frondozo said the lockdown, which started on July 15, is after a court employee tested positive for COVID-19 based on a RT-PCR swab test. Another court employee also tested positive for COVID-19 based on a rapid test, the memo said. That employee is waiting for the results of his confirmatory RT-PCR swab […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday, July 16, reported 313 of its personnel have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the PCG said the personnel are deployed in “strategic areas to uphold the health and safety of returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and their families, locally stranded individuals (LSIs), fellow frontline workers, as well as maritime stakeholders including fishermen, ship crew, and cargo truck drivers.” The PCG said majority of those infected were […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Thursday, July 16: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA said passengers should confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled as only those with the confirmation will be allowed into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided local government units give their approval for the flight. The government now allows non-essential foreign […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced hope Wednesday of holding high-level talks soon with North Korea and did not rule out a summit, a break with recent pessimistic signs from both countries. Pompeo, without elaborating, said there was “more discussion than is publicly noticed” with North Korea. “I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to have a senior discussion before too long and hopefully advance the ball,” Pompeo said at […]
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for coronavirus again, CNN Brazil said on Wednesday, quoting the far right leader, who underwent a new test on Tuesday. Bolsonaro, who at 65 is in a high risk group, said he would remain in quarantine at his official residence in Brasilia from where he would continue to work by video conference. The far-right president, who has caused huge controversy in Brazil for repeatedly flouting […]
