Tag: COVID 19

Local group of speech pathologists develop “communication boards” for intubated COVID-19 patients

(Eagle News) – A local group of speech pathologists has developed a tool to allow COVID-19 patients to communicate even when intubated. The Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP) have come up with “communication boards” which will allow patients on ventilators to express their needs to their caregivers even when they are unable to talk. “Sadly, many of these [COVID-19] patients will need intubation or other escalated respiratory support, rendering them unable to speak.  Patients […]

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DICT offers free eBooks for children during quarantine

(Eagle News) – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its Tech4ED project, has made available free eBooks and other educational content for children during the quarantine period. In an online statement posted in its website and FB page, the DICT announced that the books, sourced from the Let’s Read free digital library for children, are meant to boost learning beyond the classroom. “The educational materials aim to practice the reading comprehension skills […]

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Las Piñas confirms 32 COVID-19 cases

(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has reached 32. The Las Piñas government said of the 32, one each was from Almanza Uno, Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Barangay Elias Aldana and Talon Uno; two each from Pamplona Uno, Pamplona Dos, Pulanglupa Dos and Talon Kuwatro; three each from Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Tres, Pilar and Zapote; and four each from BF International Village-CAA and Talon Dos. The Las Piñas government said seven […]

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PHL coronavirus-related deaths rise to 107 as COVID-19 cases reach 2,633

  (Eagle News) – The country’s death toll due to COVID-19 rose to more than a hundred as total cases spiked to 2,633. The Department of Health (DOH), in its latest situationer on Thursday, April 2, said that 11 more deaths due to the coronavirus disease had been added to the previous toll of 96, bringing total fatalities to 107. There were also 322 new confirmed virus that were added to the earlier total of […]

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QC COVID-19 cases reach 174

24 deaths, 11 recoveries recorded (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 174. The Quezon City government said of the 174 as of Wednesday night, 24 have died while 11 have recovered. According to the local government, there are 76 patients under investigation and 416 patients under monitoring. The Department of Health has so far recorded over 2000 COVID-19 cases.  

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US virus cases more than 216,000 as deaths hit 5,137, says John Hopkins University tracker

  (Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus cases in the United States hits more than 216,000 on Thursday as the death toll continued to rise and breach 5,000, according to the virus dashboard of the Johns Hopkins University tracking global COVID-19 cases. As of Thursday noon, April 2 (PST), the US remains as the country with the most number of COVID-19 cases at 216,721, with reported coronavirus-related deaths at 5,137. The biggest number came […]

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Palace belies rumors Duterte is confined in hospital; President is “fit and healthy,” is performing duties in Malacañang, Panelo says

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, April 2, belied rumors President Rodrigo Duterte was confined in a San Juan City hospital. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President, who is in self-quarantine until April 7, was “fit and healthy” and is “currently doing his presidential duties” at the Bahay Pagbabago inside the Malacañang Complex. “We have been informed that a false news starting to spread in the social media that President […]

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UN’s COP26 climate summit postponed due to coronavirus

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The UN’s COP 26 climate change summit due to take place in the Scottish city of Glasgow in November has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the British government said on Wednesday. “In light of the ongoing, worldwide effects of COVID-19, holding an ambitious, inclusive COP26 in November 2020 is no longer possible,” the government said in a statement, adding that dates for a rescheduled conference in 2021 would […]

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Gov’t requires all residents in ECQ areas to wear face masks, improvised ones in public spaces

(Eagle News)–All residents in areas declared under an enhanced community quarantine are now required to wear face masks or improvised ones when leaving their homes. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the announcement in a virtual press briefing on Thursday, April 2. “For areas placed under ECQ, the IATF hereby adopts the policy of mandatory wearing by all residents of face masks, earloop masks, indigenous, reusable or do-it-yourself masks, face shields, handkerchiefs, or such other protective […]

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DFA: PHL envoy to Lebanon dies due to complications from COVID-19

(Eagle News)–The Philippines’ ambassador to Lebanon has passed away due to complications from the coronavirus disease 2019. This is according to the Department of Foreign Affairs, which issued a statement on Thursday, April 2, on the passing of Bernardita Catalla. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said in a Tweet Catalla passed away at 12:30 a.m. in a Beirut hospital where she was confined. “I extended her for a great job in a difficult post,” […]

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Pres. Duterte removes LGU execs from food, fund distribution during COVID crisis; gives task to DSWD and Galvez

Says some LGU officials have been making cuts, misusing power   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte assigned to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) the task of distributing food and financial aid to Filipinos affected by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, totally removing the local government officials from the picture saying they have been abusing their authority and are prone to corruption. In a late night address to the nation on Wednesday, […]

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Indonesia’s Widodo declares state of emergency as virus toll jumps, but resists calls for lockdown

  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesian leader Joko Widodo declared a state of emergency Tuesday as coronavirus deaths in the world’s fourth most populous country jumped again, but he resisted calls for a nationwide lockdown. Widodo’s administration has been heavily criticized for not imposing lockdowns in major cities, including the capital Jakarta, a vast megalopolis home to about 30 million people where most of the country’s virus deaths have been reported. Indonesia’s leader offered few details of […]

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