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(Eagle News)–One of the eight confirmed novel coronavirus cases in San Juan City is now in stable condition. “She is now in stable condition and receiving proper care and treatment,” San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said in a statement on Friday, March 13. Zamora also denied reports the patient escaped authorities after finding out she was positive for COVID-19. According to Zamora, when results came out positive last March 11, “she headed to a […]
(Eagle News)–The National Capital Region Police Office is now on full alert status. Also on full alert status are Police Regional Offices III, IV-A, IV-B and V. The raising of the alert status came after President Rodrigo Duterte announced a Code Red Sub-Level 2 over the Philippines amid the novel coronavirus threat. He also temporarily banned domestic air, domestic sea travel and land travel to and from Metro Manila. The Philippines has so far 52 […]
(Eagle News)–Three more novel coronavirus patients have died, the Department of Health announced, bringing the total to five. According to the DOH, the three all had prior health complications. Patients 5 and 6 were a husband and wife who were confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). Patient 5, who frequented a Muslim prayer hall in Greenhills, was 62. He had diabetes, hypertension, and an acute kidney injury aside from COVID-19. He began […]
(Eagle News) — The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified on Thursday, March 12, that its earlier announcement of the coronavirus disease spread as a “pandemic” does not mean that countries should give up, and stressed that the COVID-19 is a “controllable pandemic.” WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that countries should instead “double down” and work on measures to control and contain the virus with the “political commitment” needed to […]
VATICAN CITY (AFP) — The Vatican on Thursday took the unprecedented step of closing all Catholic churches across Rome to stem the spread of a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 1,000 people across Italy. The papal vicar for Rome said the churches would reopen when a broader Italian government crackdown on public gatherings expires on April 3. “The faithful are consequently exempt from their obligation to fulfill the festive precept,” a statement […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte advised the Filipino public not to panic amid the coronavirus disease scare as the Code Red alert sublevel 2 is declared in the country on Thursday night, March 12, allowing community quarantine in affected parts of the country. “Sa mga kababayan ko, ‘Do not panic. Huwag kayong masyadong ma-stress na parang hindi mo na magawa ang gusto mong gawin. Puede pa rin pero may mga restrictions tayo, dahil nga […]
(Eagle News)–All of President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign travels are suspended. The Presidential Security Group made the announcement on Thursday, March 12. The PSG said this was upon recommendation by the Department of Health. The PSG did not say how long the suspension would last. The PSG’s announcement came after the PSG announced it would implement a “no-touch” policy on the President as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. But the President has since then continued […]
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) — Ireland on Thursday announced the closure of all schools and colleges, and recommended the cancellation of mass gatherings as part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said “schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close from tomorrow (Friday)”, as would state-run cultural institutions. Indoor events of more than 100 people and those outdoor involving over 500 “should be cancelled”, Varadkar said in a statement […]
UPIS to hold online classes, too (Eagle News)–The University of the Philippines Diliman and the UP Integrated School will temporarily shift to online classes starting Monday, March 16, as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. UP Diliman made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday, March 12. UPD said all UP units will also transition to a minimal workforce starting that day. “This has been decided on after the meeting by the Office of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte underwent testing for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) along with his former aide, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, at the Bahay Pagbabago in the Malacanang grounds at around 5 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020. They were tested by health personnel from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) led by Director Celia Carlos. Go, earlier explained in a statement, that they decided to take the test even though they do no […]
(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta has suspended all court hearings from March 13 to 18. The SC said the suspension covers hearings in first, second and collegiate courts. The High Court said the decision was made “in furtherance of AC 26-2020 earlier issued today, upon the recommendation of the Office of the Court Administrator, based on its monitoring of the situation and consultation from executive judges, presiding judges and court personnel, including officials of the […]
Further economic cooperation also discussed (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte met with China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, the Palace said on Thursday, March 12. A Palace news release said during the meeting on Wednesday in Malacañang, the President “extended the Philippines’ solidarity with China and the international community in addressing the global public health emergency.” The release said the President also “conveyed his wishes for the swift recovery of those who were injured” in […]
