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(Eagle News) – There are at least 348 Filipinos abroad who have contracted COVID-19, and nine of them have already died, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In its latest advisory, the DFA said that as of March 30, a total of 348 overseas Filipinos from 30 countries had been reported to have contracted the coronavirus infection. They are in various areas in Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and […]
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) — EBC Miami Bureau Correspondent, Eden Umbal, introduces the Art of Diamond Painting for a #StayAtHome activity.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) — EBC Edmonton Bureau Correspondent, Thomas Likness, reports on the current situation in Alberta, Canada.
(Eagle News) – The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Halls, the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay City and the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila will soon be converted into facilities for the “treatment and health monitoring of COVID-19 patients.” Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced this on Tuesday, March 31. This would be transformed into COVID-19 facilities in at least two weeks, and the construction workers who set this up […]
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) — Eagle News International, Las Vegas, interviews a nurse manager from Rogosin Institute, Queens Dialysis Center, New York.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night unveiled a P200-billion assistance plan for low-income families affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. “Sila ang nasa informal sector and those who live day to day on subsistence wages or no work no pay,” the President said. According to the President, under the program, reportedly the biggest social assistance program in the country, beneficiary households will receive “emergency support for their 2 months based on the regional […]
by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News TILBURG, The Netherlands (Eagle News) — Traveling on a public bus in Rotterdam, Susan Vermeule sits on one side and her friend on the other. On March 24, companies have been advised to implement a 1.5 meter distance rule or face fines. Since then, buses and trains have posted signs advising everyone to keep their distance from other passengers. NS trains even goes as far as advising everyone not […]
(Eagle News) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has enlisted the help of the gaming industry to disseminate and encourage observance of physical distancing and other health guidelines meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. “The games sector will launch #PlayApartTogether, an initiative to inform and encourage their vast network of users to follow the WHO’s important health guidelines – including physical distancing, hand hygiene and other powerful preventive actions to slow the spread of […]
(Eagle News) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the use of Prodex-B, a drug combination that has recently been making the rounds in social media as a possible cure for COVID-19. In an advisory issued Monday, March 30, the FDA described as “baseless” the claims that Prodex-B can be used for treatment and prevention of COVID-19. “The drug combination of Procaine and Dexamethasone with Vitamin B called ‘Prodex-B’ is circulating in […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health has announced the procurement of P1 billion worth of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers who are in the frontlines in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019. Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said the agency was waiting for the 1 million sets of PPE for use of public hospitals and private hospitals, even outside Luzon. Each PPE set includes goggles, head gear, an N95 mask, apron, a gown […]
(Eagle News) – The total number of coronavirus cases in the country reached 1,546 on Monday afternoon, March 30, with the addition of 128 new cases. The Department of Health said the rise in cases were expected as there is now more partner laboratories able to test COVID-19 cases, and more tests kits have become available for the country to use. The DPH also announced seven additional COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total number […]
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Monday imposed a lockdown in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin asked regional authorities to make similar preparations. The enforcement of the tough new rules, which were suddenly announced by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin late Sunday, coincide with the beginning of a “non-working” week declared by President Vladimir Putin last week. Europe’s largest city announced the strict new isolation measures […]
