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DOH: Fewer health workers testing positive for COVID-19, no new deaths recorded in the past few days

(Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, May 11, that fewer health workers are testing positive for COVID-19 in the past few days, owing to infection prevention and control measures. In a virtual presser, DOH spokesperson Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that as of latest data, 1,991 health workers were recorded to have contracted COVID-19. This includes 753 nurses, 628 physicians, 127 nursing assistants, 72 medical technologists, 39 radiologic technologists, and […]

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Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A heavy rainfall warning has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bukidnon and Davao del Norte are under a yellow warning level, which means the expected rainfall amount is between 7.5 mm and 15 mm within one hour. Flooding is possible especially in low-lying areas and along river channels. Landslides in mountainous areas are possible. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are being experienced […]

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JUST IN: COVID-19 cases in PHL breach 11,000 mark; recoveries climb to 1,999

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has breached the 11000 mark  after the Department of Health reported 292 more cases on Monday, May 11. The DOH said of the 292 new cases that brought the total to 11,086, 56 percent came from the National Capital Region, or 162 cases, 25 percent from Region 7, or 74 cases, and 19 percent from other areas, or 56 cases. Recoveries continued […]

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Updated: PHL certified COVID-19 labs now 26, with 17 of them in Metro Manila

(Eagle News) — There are now 26 government certified laboratories and facilities that can do COVID-19 tests, increasing the country’s capacity for further virus test processing. The latest to be added was the state-of-the-art Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded Molecular and Diagnostic Pathology Laboratory of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) in San Fernando, Pampanga which was inaugurated on Saturday, May 9, 2020. JBLMGH was the recipient of the US2.5 million dollar-grant from the […]

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Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening

by Brian KNOWLTON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Two top US economic advisers on Sunday defended the need for an expeditious reopening of the economy even as the coronavirus reached into the White House despite the extraordinary precautions taken there. The comments by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and economic adviser Larry Kudlow came just two days after the country recorded its steepest job losses in history, with 20.5 million jobs lost in […]

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New Zealand to end coronavirus lockdown

WELLINGTON, United States (AFP) — New Zealand will phase out its coronavirus lockdown over the next 10 days after successfully containing the virus, although some restrictions will remain, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday. Ardern said that from Thursday shopping malls, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds will reopen — with the country moving to Level Two on its four-tier system. The 39-year-old leader warned “none of us can assume COVID is not with us” but said […]

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Palace: President Duterte to decide on fate of ECQ today, May 11

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to decide on the fate of the enhanced community quarantine today, May 11. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President would make the decision on whether to lift, extend or modify the ECQ in selected areas, after a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The ECQ is still in effect in Metro Manila and other areas up to May 15, […]

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PNP probing 183 barangay officials over alleged irregularities in distribution of cash aid under SAP: DILG

(Eagle News) — Over 100 barangay officials are being probed by the Philippine National Police over alleged irregularities in the distribution of cash aid under the government’s Social Amelioration Program. “Sa dami ng ating reklamong natanggap, 183 na ang iniimbestigahan ng ating kapulisan dahil may posibleng probable cause dito. Hindi titigil ang ating kapulisan sa pagdakip sa mga mandarambong na mga barangay official na siyang talagang virus ng lipunan,” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said. Año […]

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Nightlife cluster gives S. Korea largest case rise in a month

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea announced its highest number of new coronavirus cases for more than a month Monday, driven by an infection cluster in a Seoul nightlife district just as the country loosens restrictions. The nation has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus, but over the weekend its capital — as well as neighboring Gyeonggi province and the nearby city of Incheon — ordered the […]

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PNP backs House bill limiting barangay population to 15,000

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has expressed support for a House bill that limits the population of each urban barangay in the country to 15,000. In backing House Bill 6686 filed by Rep. Ace Barbers, PNP spokesperson Bernard Banac noted the “better prospects for public safety and law enforcement” the limit in place. He also noted that the bill will “enable the smallest unit of local government with a uniform standard of governance […]

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UPDATED: Iran warship accidentally ‘hit by missile’ during exercises: state TV

TEHRAN, Iran  (AFP) — An Iranian warship was accidentally hit by a missile during exercises in the Gulf of Oman, killing at least one, state television said Monday, amid tensions with the US in the waterway. The friendly fire incident involving the Konarak vessel occurred on Sunday afternoon near Bandar-e Jask, off the southern coast of the Islamic republic, it said on its website. One report said the vessel had sunk after being hit by […]

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Shanghai Disneyland reopens after three-month coronavirus closure

by Dan Martin / LAN Lianchao Agence France-Presse SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Shanghai Disneyland reopened on Monday following a more than three-month coronavirus shutdown as China moves nearer to normality and Walt Disney Co. seeks to plug the flow of red ink caused by the pandemic. The theme park in China’s most populous city is the first of the entertainment conglomerate’s six main Disney resorts around the world to reopen, but does so under the shadow […]

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