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(Eagle News) – Deaths due to the coronavirus worldwide had gone past 13,000 as total confirmed cases rose to more than 307,000, according to the latest statistics on the global cases collated by the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). In its live COVID-19 dashboard, JHU’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) said that 92,372 have already recovered from the virus, and at least 72,354 from China alone. As China (with 81,345 total cases) reported […]
(Eagle News)–Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has tested negative for the coronavirus disease 2019. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the revelation in a radio interview on Sunday, March 22. Duque on Thursday said he had gone on self-quarantine as a precaution. Vergeire had said this was only as a precaution as Duque was considered “high-risk.” She said Duque would continue working from home. The Philippines has so far confirmed 380 COVID-19 cases, including 25 […]
(Eagle News)–The municipality of Taytay in Rizal has confirmed two coronavirus disease 2019 cases, including one death. In a Facebook post, the municipal government said the fatality was a woman from Barangay San Juan whose remains have been cremated in the St. Peter Crematory. The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine later confirmed she tested positive for COVID-19. The second case was also from Barangay San Juan who went straight to a private hospital after exhibiting […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority released on Sunday, March 22, a list of operational flights amid the enhanced community quarantine. According to the list, there are 65 operational flights–35 departures and 32 arrivals. Below is the list: The Philippine government has imposed travel restrictions on select travelers from specific countries in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. The country has so far recorded 380 COVID-19 cases, with 25 deaths.
(Eagle News) – The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has jumped to 380, after the addition of 73 new cases, an official of the Department of Health said on Sunday, March 22. Health Assistant Secretary Dra. Rosario Vergeire also announced that the death toll had risen to 25, from Saturday’s toll of only 19. In a radio interview over DZRH, Vergeire said that the additional 73 new cases were on top […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation is slated to distribute around 100,000 face masks to frontliners as the enhanced community quarantine continues. In a statement, the DOTr said the masks were donated by a “good samaritan,” and would be distributed to hospitals, those involved in port and airport operations, enforcers, drivers, persons involved in the DOTr Free Ride program, and health workers, among others. “To the one who donated these hundred thousand face masks, I, on […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has reminded local government units that the gatepasses issued to each household so they could buy their basic needs are free of charge. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año issued the reminder amid reports some barangays were charging their constituents for the same. In an advisory, Año also reminded LGUs that frontliners, upon presentation of their identification card that shows their places of residence, shall not be required […]
(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The whole archipelago will also have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte made a courtesy call to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Central Office Saturday, March 21, 2020, and received a monetary donation from the Church’s Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. This is for the assistance to the Quezon City government’s initiative to help the urban poor fight the COVID-19 virus. As of Saturday, March 21, Quezon City reported 44 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The […]
by Dmitry Zaks, with AFP bureaus Agence France Presse Hundreds of millions of people worldwide kicked off the weekend under a coronavirus lockdown, as the global death toll accelerated sharply and the World Health Organization warned the young they were “not invincible”. The pandemic has completely upended lives across the planet, sharply restricting the movement of huge populations, shutting down schools and businesses, and forcing millions to work from home — while many have […]
(Eagle News)–Congress will hold a special session on Monday, March 23, to pass a bill that would allow President Rodrigo Duterte to realign national budget funds that are available to address issues stemming from the coronavirus disease 2019. According to Senate President Tito Sotto, who met with Palace representatives, Senator Bong Go and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, among others, in Malacañang on Saturday, the session would be held at 10 a.m. It was still unclear […]
(Eagle News)–Muntinlupa City has begun implementing a 24-hour curfew to ensure residents strictly remain inside their homes. Under Ordinance 2020-074, residents will not be allowed outside their homes except under exemptions such as those who need to buy medicine or buy food. The ordinance had said the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. was not effective. Each household will be given one home quarantine pass. For the first offense, the names of violators will be recorded […]
