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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija, other areas

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan and Rizal. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in San Jose, Tarlac City, Gerona, Santa Ignacia in Tarlac; and in Tagaytay in Cavite. PAGASA said these may persist within two hours. “All are advised to […]

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China quarantine hotel collapse toll jumps to 20

  BEIJING, China (AFP) — The death toll from the collapse of a hotel used as a coronavirus quarantine facility in eastern China has risen to 20, authorities said Tuesday, with 10 others still feared trapped in the rubble. Forty-one survivors pulled from the wreckage are injured, the Ministry of Emergency Management said at a press conference Tuesday. The building in the coastal city of Quanzhou had been repurposed to house people who had recently […]

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China’s Xi pays first visit to virus epicentre Wuhan

  by Noel CELIS / and Laurie Chen in Beijing Agence France Presse WUHAN, China (AFP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan Tuesday for the first time since the city emerged as the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic in January — a major sign that officials believe the outbreak is under control. Xi’s visit came as unprecedented quarantine measures that have sealed off Wuhan and the rest of central Hubei province since late January […]

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DOH apologizes for mistake: Only 9 new COVID-19 cases recorded, not 11

Total number of COVID-19 cases in PHL at 33, not 35, the DOH says (Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Tuesday, March 10, apologized for the inaccurate number of new confirmed novel coronavirus cases it initially reported, saying the correct figure was 9, not 11. Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the 11 new cases the DOH initially reported was the figure given by the World Health Organization. Upon verification though, Vergeire […]

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UP constituent being monitored for COVID-19

(Eagle News) — A member of the University of the Philippines community is being monitored for symptoms of the coronavirus disease. This is according to UP Diliman chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, who issued a statement on Tuesday, March 10. According to Nemenzo, the UP constituent who was nursing a high fever was screened yesterday at the University Health Service holding area “and has since been sent to another hospital for testing.” “We assure you that in […]

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Harry and Meghan wave royal goodbye, bow out as senior royals

  by James PHEBY Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan bowed out as senior royals on Monday, joining Queen Elizabeth II for a Commonwealth Day ceremony in London before setting off on their own. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were cheered as they joined other members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey in their final public engagement before stepping back from their roles on March […]

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Cavite confirms first COVID-19 case

(Eagle News) — Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday, March 10, announced the province’s first confirmed coronavirus disease case. In a Facebook post, Remulla said the case was a returning seaman from Imus who passed through Narita airport in Japan. In a statement, Imus Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi said the patient  was 48 years old, and was  currently confined in the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa. It was unclear if Cavite’s first case was among […]

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BuCor suspends prison visits amid COVID-19 threat

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Corrections is suspending visitation privileges in its prison facilities amid the novel coronavirus threat. In an advisory, the BuCor’s public information office said the suspension, which starts on Wednesday, March 11, covers the New Bilibid Prison and all other operating prison and penal farms. The suspension will last for a week. The announcement was made a day after President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed four additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total […]

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First coronavirus death recorded in Canada

  MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — Canada has recorded its first death from the new coronavirus, health officials in the westernmost province of British Columbia announced Monday. The victim, a man living at an elderly care facility, “was infected with COVID-19 (and) passed away last night,” the province’s health officer Bonnie Henry told reporters. Officials have not released the victim’s age. Henry said he had been a resident of the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Zamboanga City within the next 30 minutes to 1 hour. These conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Basilan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.

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NDRRMC cancels nationwide earthquake drill scheduled on Thursday

(Eagle News) — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has cancelled the nationwide earthquake drill that was originally scheduled on Thursday, March 12. In a statement, NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad  said the cancellation was to “to ensure public health safety of the drill participants and to prevent the possible risk of contracting COVID-19.” The announcement came a day after President Rodrigo Duterte said four additional COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the […]

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“I’ll shake hands with everybody”: Pres. Duterte dismisses “no-touch” policy set up for him by PSG amid COVID-19 scare

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte dismissed the “no-touch” policy which the Presidential Security Group (PSG) wants to impose to protect his health amid the rising cases of local transmission of the coronavirus in the country. “I want an embrace,” the 74-year old Philippine leader said, stressing that shaking hands is not enough. “Kung tawagin ako ng Diyos ngayon, sa oras na ito, pupunta ako,” Duterte said. “Naging presidente na ko, pinakamataas na maabot […]

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