Tag: coronavirus disease 2019

COVID-19 cases in PHL rise to 10463; 116 new recoveries reported

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has climbed to 10463, with the addition of 120 new cases, the Department of Health said on Friday, May 8. According to the DOH, of the new cases, 70 percent came from the National Capital Region, or 84 cases; 23 percent from Region VII or 28 cases; and 7 percent from other areas, or eight cases. Recoveries rose to 1734 after the […]

PHL ranks 8th in survey of 23 countries as citizens rank their gov’t response to COVID-19 pandemic

China, Vietnam lead survey (Eagle News)–Filipinos are generally satisfied with the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey conducted by a Singapore-based firm. According to the Global Crisis Perceptions index released on Wednesday by Blackbox-Toluna, the Philippines ranked eighth in the survey, which saw each country’s citizens rating their governments across four key indicators: national political leadership, corporate leadership, community and media. Approximately 12,500 people across 23 countries were surveyed between April […]

COVID-19 recoveries in PHL rise to 1618 as cases climb to 10343

(Eagle News) –COVID-19 recoveries in the country rose to 1618 on Thursday, May 7, as  cases climbed to 10343. The 1618 recoveries include the additional 112, which represent the country’s single-day highest number of recoveries so far. The Department of Health said of the 339 new COVID-19 cases, 61 percent or 305 cases were from Region 7, 32 percent or 110 from Metro Manila, and 7 percent or 24 cases from other areas. Twenty-seven new […]

COVID-19 recoveries among Filipinos abroad reach 513: DFA

(Eagle News)–The total number of Filipinos abroad who have recovered from COVID-19 has breached the 500 mark, as additional recoveries were reported from the Americas and Europe. The Department of Foreign Affairs said  the 38 new recoveries from those areas brought the total to 513 as of May 5. The DFA said 48 new COVID-19 cases were recorded, for a total of 1867. The daily rate of recoveries is higher though than the new confirmed […]

COVID-19 cases in PHL rise to 9684; DOH says 87 percent of new cases from NCR

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has climbed to 9684,  after the Department of Health reported 199 new cases on Tuesday, May 5. Of the new cases, the DOH said 87 percent or 173 were from Metro Manila, 0.5 percent or one was from Region 7, and 12.5 percent or 25 cases were from other areas. The DOH said 93 new recoveries have been reported, bringing the total to 1408. […]

Gov’t: 3 COVID-19 testing labs being set up in Zamboanga City

(Eagle News)–Three laboratories for COVID-19 testing are being put up in Zamboanga City as part of efforts to ramp up the country’s testing capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Task Force for COVID-19 said in a statement the facility at the Zamboanga City Medical Center  and  the Department of Agriculture PCR laboratory are being set up by the government. Another one, the task force said, shall  be put up by the Philippine Red Cross. […]

Las Piñas COVID-19 cases reach 175

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 175. The Las Piñas government said Talon Dos still has the most cases, with 21; followed by BF International Village-CAA, Pamplona Dos, Pamplona Tres and Pulanglupa Dos with 15 each. Talon Singko had 12 COVID-19 cases. Of the total, the local government said 24 have recovered while 16 have died. The local government has three probable cases and 95 suspected ones. The […]

COVID-19 cases in PHL breach 9000 mark; 1214 recoveries recorded

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has breached the 9000 mark, with the addition of 295 cases. The Department of Health on Sunday, May 3, said with the new cases, COVID19 cases in the country now stand at 9223. Recoveries continued to widen, at 1214, with 90 new ones. Deaths have reached 604, with the addition of four. The DOH has said it was too early to say the country […]

Las Piñas reports 11 new COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News) — The Las Piñas government on Friday, May 1, reported eleven additional COVID-19 cases in the city, bringing the total to 160. According to the local government, Barangay Talon Dos still had the most cases, with 21. It was followed by Pamplona Dos and Pamplona Tres with 15 each. BF International Village-CAA reported 12 cases. Of the city’s barangays, only Barangay Ilaya still had no reported COVID-19 case. The local government said of […]

Recoveries rise to 1043 as COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 8488

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has increased to 8488, after the Department of Health reported 276 new cases on Thursday, April 30. According to the DOH, 20 new recoveries were also recorded, bringing the total to 1,043. The total number of deaths stands at 568, including the ten new deaths reported. The DOH has said it was still early to say the country has flattened the COVID-19 […]

Las Piñas confirms 149 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 149. In its update on Thursday, April 30, the local government said the barangay with the most cases was still Talon Dos, with 21 cases; followed by Pamplona Dos with 15; and Pulanglupa Dos with 12. Ilaya still has zero COVID-19 cases. According to the city government, of the 149 COVID-19 cases, 23 have recovered and 12 have died. There are 14 […]

Recoveries breach 1000 mark as COVID-19 cases in PHL rise to 8212

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease-2019 cases in the country has breached the 8000 mark, after the Department of Health reported 254 new cases on Wednesday, April 29. With the new cases, the total COVID-19 cases in the country now stand at 8212. According to DOH data, the total number of recoveries has, however, breached the 1000 mark, at 1023, including the 48 new recoveries. Twenty-eight new deaths were reported, for a total […]