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Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers expected as easterlies affect PHL

(Eagle News)–The country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this was due to the easterlies affecting the whole country. Flash floods during severe thunderstorms are possible. Northern Luzon, PAGASA said, will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of the country will have slight to moderate rains and slight to moderate coastal waters. […]

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DOH reports 3 more COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 52

(Eagle News) — The Department of Health reported three more cases of the coronavirus disease in the country, bringing the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases  to 52, as of Thursday, March 12. The DOH said that they are conducting extensive information gathering and contact tracing on the additional cases. They include a 69-year old Filipino female and a 26-year old Filipino male who are residents of Quezon City, and a 79-year old Filipino male with […]

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President Duterte to address nation today

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to address the nation tonight amid the rise in novel coronavirus cases in the country. The Palace did not give details about what the President would say at 6:30 p.m. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, however, said the  contents of the resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will be announced to the public after the approval of the same by the President. The […]

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Several cabinet members, 13 senators, 3 mayors undergo self-quarantine amid possible COVID-19 exposure

  (Eagle News) – Several national and local officials of the country underwent self-quarantine on Thursday, March 12, following the possibility of a previous interaction or exposure with a person who later turned to be positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Rodrigo Duterte himself has cancelled all his public events on Thursday, March 12, including the planned trip to Boracay to promote local tourism. He and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go were set to undergo […]

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‘Don’t panic’ says US woman who recovered from coronavirus

  by David Albright with Issam Ahmed in Washington Agence France Presse SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don’t panic — but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill. Elizabeth Schneider lives in Seattle, the biggest city of Washington state, which has the most deaths in the United States from the disease […]

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US President Trump halts travel from Europe in ‘aggressive’ coronavirus response

https://youtu.be/cvGT9ssGKAI   by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump suspended travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days on Wednesday in an “aggressive” effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The ban will go into effect from midnight Friday but will not include travelers from Britain, which recently left the European Union, the president said. Americans were also told to reconsider foreign […]

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Palace warns hoarders of basic commodities: You will be dealt with accordingly

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, March 12, slammed hoarders of basic commodities, saying they would face the consequences of their actions. “The Office of the President hereby gives warning to those hoarding vital commodities, which create a hike in the prices, as well as selling them beyond their regular prices, that their actions will be dealt with accordingly in pursuance of public safety and order,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, “those who […]

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Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Qatar jumped by 238 to 262 on Wednesday, the health ministry said, warning that they were likely a result of community transmission. Qatar, which now has the most cases in the Gulf, has not reported any fatalities but has closed universities and schools, canceled many public events including the MotoGP and banned travelers from 14 countries entering the country. “The Ministry of Public […]

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Shanghai skyscrapers’ viewing platforms re-open as virus eases

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — High-profile fixtures of Shanghai’s skyline began to re-open Thursday on a limited basis in a sign of confidence that the coronavirus was being tamed in the Chinese financial center. The 632-meter (2,073-foot) Shanghai Tower — the world’s second-tallest building — and the futuristic Oriental Pearl Tower Radio and Television Tower were among skyscrapers to announce viewing platforms and other public areas had opened again, subject to various restrictions. The Shanghai Museum […]

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Sotto: Senate premises under “restricted access,” not on lockdown

(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto on Thursday, March 12, clarified the Senate was under “restricted access” and not on lockdown. “I have issued a directive to the Senate Sergeant At Arms, the Senate is now restricted access not lockdown as the term lockdown has been misinterpreted and abused,”  Sotto said. He said the Senate would remain this way “till the disinfection is 100%.” Sotto ordered the disinfection of the Senate after a resource person who […]

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Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and avert the country’s first recession in 29 years. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the nearly Aus$18 billion package — equivalent to just under one percent of GDP — which will primarily be targeted at businesses. “This plan is about keeping Australians in jobs. This plan is about keeping a business […]

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‘Don’t worry, I’m fine,’ insists Juve coronavirus victim Rugani

MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Juventus and Italy defender Daniele Rugani told fans ‘don’t worry, I’m fine’ on Wednesday after becoming the first Serie A footballer to test positive for the new coronavirus. The 25-year-old “is currently asymptomatic,” the Italian champions said, but the Turin-based club are “currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.” “I want to reassure all those who are worried about me, I’m […]

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