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(Eagle News) — As the COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on almost everybody, particularly healthcare professionals and experts, personnel and staff, it is important for them to find some down time to relax and recharge. In Bonn, Germany, Ramil Bustos, a hospital nurse for over 25 years, relaxes at home by composing music. Asked by EBC Europe correspondent Malou Francisco on how long it takes him to do it, he says, about 15 to 20 minutes.“ […]
(Eagle News) – The University of the Philippines Office of Admissions (UPCAT – U.P. System) has announced that it is postponing the release of the UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT) 2020 results, originally scheduled today, Monday, March 30. In an announcement posted at the UP website on Saturday, March 28, the U.P. System said that it considered the situation of UPCAT applicants, who “will have different levels of access to online results in light […]
by Nina LARSON Agence France-Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The Red Cross called Friday for increased psychological support to health workers and others fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, warning of rising suicides as a result of pressure and isolation. Countries around the world have taken dramatic measures to try to halt the spread of the virus, which first emerged in China late last year, with more than three billion people now living under lockdown. The demand for […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will have a televised message to the public today, March 30. The televised message was tentatively scheduled at 4 p.m., Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. No other details were available. President Duterte has imposed an enhanced community quarantine in Luzon to contain COVID-19. The Philippines has so far recorded 1418 COVID-19 cases. Panelo had said the increase in the recorded number of cases was due to the increase in […]
(Eagle News)–At least 120,000 coronavirus disease 2019 locally developed test kits will be available starting Saturday, the Department of Science and Technology said on Monday, March 30. DOST said the Manila HealthTek Inc. will manufacture the test kits following the arrival of the first batch of reagents. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said they will prioritize the production of 26,000 test kits for field implementation and distribution to certain hospitals that can do […]
(Eagle News)–The Las Piñas City government has confirmed 22 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The city government on Monday, March 30, said of the 22 cases, one was from Almanza Uno, four from BF International Village-CAA, one from Barangay Daniel Fajardo, two from Manuyo Dos, three from Pamplona Tres, one from Pilar, two from Pulang Lupa Dos, and one from Talon Uno. Talon Dos and Zapote have recorded two and three cases, respectively. The city government […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto expects President Rodrigo Duterte’s first report on the government coronavirus disease 2019 response to include three things. According to Sotto, these were the government’s actions on the distribution of financial aid to the 18 million families in the informal sector; mass testing, especially in urban areas; and prioritization of the safety and welfare of frontline health workers. Sotto issued the statement on the day the President was supposed to submit […]
(Eagle News)–Private hospitals in Quezon City will now automatically refer potential and positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 to the local government. The city government said this was agreed upon during a recent meeting between Mayor Joy Belmonte and 30 private hospitals in Quezon City, following reports some people exhibiting mild symptoms were turned away and told to monitor themselves in their homes. This was in compliance with DOH Memorandum No. 2020-0108 issued on March […]
by Laure FILLON / Julie Pacorel Agence France-Presse Paris, France (AFP) — As humans retreat into their homes as more and more countries go under coronavirus lockdown, wild animals are slipping cover to explore the empty streets of some of our biggest cities. Wild boar have descended from the hills around Barcelona while sika deer are nosing their way around the deserted metro stations of Nara, Japan. Indian social media has gone wild about footage of […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has jumped to over 1000 because of the more tests being done by the government. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement as he defended the government’s decision to impose an enhanced community quarantine, following criticisms it was ineffective judging by the increase in the number of cases. According to Panelo, the “reason for a few reported cases of confirmed cases two weeks ago […]
(Eagle News) – The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide have reached more than 720,000 with recoveries reported at more than 150,000, according to the latest data from the virus dashboard of Johns Hopkins University tracking global cases of COVID-19. The cases have reached 721,817 as of 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, (Philippine time) with 33,968 total deaths and 151,204 total recoveries. -US still leading countries with most COVID-19 cases- […]
(Eagle News)–The staff member of Senator Bong Revilla who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. Revilla made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, March 28. “I lost my staff and friend of almost 30 years to this COVID-19 this afternoon,” he said. Revilla, however, did not identify the staff member. Apart from him, Senate authorities earlier said also positive for COVID-19 were a staff member and a consultant for Senator […]
