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South Asia faces fresh health crisis as children miss vaccinations

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — South Asia could face a further public health crisis as children miss routine vaccinations, the UN warned Tuesday, spurring fears that the fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic might reverse hard-earned gains in the region. The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said hundreds of thousands were at risk as lockdowns across South Asia halted immunization drives and parents refrained from taking their children to doctors to be inoculated. “While the COVID-19 […]

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Spain reports drop in daily coronavirus death toll

MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spain on Tuesday recorded a slight decrease in the number of daily coronavirus deaths with the government set to unveil plans to relax stringent lockdown measures in place since mid-March. The number of fatalities rose by 301 to 23,822 in the previous 24 hours, compared with Monday’s increase of 331, the health ministry said. It is the fifth consecutive day that the number of daily fatalities in Spain — which has […]

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EBC Films’ Make it Reel seminars go online for Western Europe

Eagle News — Being in quarantine has its quirks; pros and cons. On one hand, you’re confined to your home, only allowed to leave to gather essentials. And on the other hand, you get to stay home and work on whatever “me” project that was put on the back-burner. And if filmmaking or acting is one of your “me” projects and you live in the Western Europe area, EBC Films is now offering their Make […]

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PHL COVID recoveries hit almost 1,000; DOH data show recoveries exceeding deaths daily for past 2 weeks

(Eagle News) – The total patient recoveries in the country continued to increase far more than the COVID-19 deaths as recoveries reached almost a thousand, or 975 to be exact. Forty-three patients recovered in the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Health while new deaths reached 19, bringing the total to 530. This came about as total COVID-19 cases reached 7,958 as of 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. -More patients recovering than succumbing […]

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Arab doctor leads Israeli hospital’s anti-virus fight

by Majeda El-Batsh Agence France Presse HAIFA, Israel (AFP) — Each morning since February, Israeli Arab doctor Khitam Hussein has woken up before dawn to rush to a job on the frontline of the country’s fight against the novel coronavirus. Hussein, 44, has emerged as a prominent member of Israel’s often marginalized Arab community which is now playing an essential role in confronting an unprecedented health crisis. She heads the outbreak response at the Rambam […]

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COVID-19 cases in PHL near 8000 mark with 181 new cases

Recoveries rise to 975 (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country is nearing the 8000 mark, after the Department of Health reported 181 new cases on Tuesday, April 28. According to the DOH, with the new cases, the country’s COVID-19 cases stand at 7958. The agency also reported 43 new recoveries, bringing the total number to 975. Nineteen new deaths were recorded, for a total of 530. Earlier, the DOH said […]

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38 RITM employees recover from COVID-19

(Eagle News) — Thirty-eight of the 45 staff members of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus have recovered. In a statement, the RITM said the seven remaining COVID-19-positive employees are still in quarantine but are in stable condition. The hospital said they were exhibiting mild to no symptoms. Those who have already tested negative for the virus, the hospital said, have since reported to work. According to the […]

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PHL gov’t revises list of areas covered by ECQ until May 15

(Eagle News) — The Philippine government on Tuesday, April 28, released its revised list of areas under an extended enhanced community quarantine until May 15. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the following will still be subject to strict ECQ rules even after April 30: National Capital Region Central Luzon except Aurora CALABARZON Pangasinan Benguet Baguio City Iloilo province Cebu province Cebu City Davao City The list no longer includes Antique,  Capiz, Aklan, Davao del Norte […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Quirino, Isabela

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Quirino and Isabela. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are experienced over Maddela in Quirino; and in San Mariana, Dinapigue and San Guillermo in Isabela. PAGASA said these may persist for one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” PAGASA said. […]

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President Duterte offers P20-million reward for locally made respirators

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has offered a P20-million reward to any Filipino who will develop respirators for use by COVID-19 patients. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the respirators “should outlast the life of” the patient. “Ito ay dahil merong kakulangan talaga sa mga respirators,” Roque said. Earlier, the Department of Science and Technology said it was looking for individuals willing to design ventilators and respirators for use in the country’s fight against […]

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Immigration Bureau says foreigners not exempted from PHL laws

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Tuesday, April 28, reminded foreigners they were not exempted from Philippine laws, which include the enhanced community quarantine rules. The bureau issued the reminder after a confrontation between a Spanish national and a Makati policeman, who had told the foreigner’s house maid to wear a mask while watering the plants outside the house in Dasmarinas Village. The wearing of masks outside the house is required under ECQ […]

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Over 3 million COVID-19 cases worldwide with more than 211,000 deaths as scientists race to find vaccine

  (Eagle News) – There are now more than 3 million COVID-19 cases worldwide, which have claimed more than 211,000 lives and there is still no sign the number of infections would slow down as the virus reached more than 200 countries and territories. As scientists around the world race against time to develop a vaccine against the 2019 novel coronavirus strain, thousands are added to the number of infections daily across regions and continents. […]

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