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Decision to suspend also made to ensure all OFWs in quarantine are well taken care of (Eagle News)–The decision to temporarily suspend commercial flights in some airports in the country was made in a bid to decongest the quarantine facilities in Metro Manila, and to ensure that Overseas Filipino Workers required to undergo the 14-day quarantine are well taken care of. This is according to Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., who issued a statement on Sunday, […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday, May 3, confirmed one of her staff members tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Hontiveros said Jaye dela Cruz Bekema, her chief legislative officer, confirmed in April she was COVID-19-positive, five days after she lost her baby at 18 weeks. “We all celebrated with her when she announced to us that she was pregnant and would be able to avail of the 105 day expanded maternity leave we […]
Other guidelines set (Eagle News)–The passenger capacity in all vessels in areas under a general community quarantine should be reduced to 50 percent. The Department of Transportation said this was in accordance with the protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Department of Health. Upon entering the port premises and terminals, all individuals shall also fill out and accomplish health protocol forms. The checking of body […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines have extended the deferment of the collection of fees and charges from its airport concessionaires. CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco announced that the extension of the deferment to May 15 applies to lease or rental fees, the Department of Transportation said. A “rental holiday” was initially granted from March 15 to April 30. The collection of landing/take-off and parking fees for […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Koko Pimentel on Saturday, May 2, said he believes he has recovered from COVID-19. “Yes, I believe, I am now considered a ‘recovered person’ that’s what my staff told me,” Pimentel said. He said, however, that it’s “better to ask DOH (Department of Health) if that’s already official.” “Mahirap na magkamali, although, I think, I am COVID free already,” he said. He said swab samples were taken from him on March 20. “It’s […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sonny Angara has tested positive anew for COVID-19. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 2, Angara said he found out about this after he underwent an initial antibody test in preparation for his donation of blood plasma to COVID-19 patients for a second time. “My wife Tootsy has tested negative, which could be proof of what my doctors are positing that I am probably no longer infectious and that this latest positive […]
(Eagle News Service) — The total number of coronavirus cases in the country climbed to 8,928 with the addition of 156 new cases, according to the Department of Health. There were still more recoveries reported than deaths. The DOH added 40 new patient recoveries as of 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2, bringing the total to 1,124. Virus-related deaths added were 24 which brings the total to 603. The DOH is expanding furhter itsmass testing […]
(Eagle News) – The Marikina Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory is now licensed to conduct COVID-19 tests after passing the stringent stage 4 proficiency testing, according to the Department of Health. Because of this, the DOH said on Friday, May 1, that Marikina can now start COVID-19 tests in its laboratory. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the Marikina molecular diagnostic laboratory passed on Thursday, April 30, the stage 4 proficiency testing. “Ngayon ay lisensyado […]
by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse Remdesivir has been shown to speed up recovery times for patients with COVID-19 in a major US-led trial, becoming the first drug with proven benefit against the disease. Here is what you need to know. – What is remdesivir? – Remdesivir is an experimental, broad spectrum antiviral made by US pharmaceutical Gilead Sciences that was first developed to treat Ebola, a viral hemorrhagic fever. It showed early promise in […]
(Eagle News)–Rail transportation operations will resume but in a limited capacity once the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila is lifted, the Department of Transportation said on Friday, May 1. In a statement, the DOTr said the Light Rail Transit 1 and 2, the Metro Rail Transit 3 and the Philippine National Railways shall observe the March 14, 2020 DOTr Guidelines on community quarantine and the additional health and safety measures “pursuant to Inter-Agency Task […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has named Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vince Dizon as deputy chief implementer of government’s action plan against COVID-19. Dizon’s appointment was contained in a memorandum issued by Executive Salvador Medialdea on Friday, May 1. Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. is the country’s chief COVID-19 action plan implementor. So far, the Philippines has confirmed over 8000 COVID-19 cases, with recoveries widening their lead over deaths. The Department of […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia will consider early easing of coronavirus restrictions next week, officials announced Friday, as the number of local cases dwindled and the economic impact of the crisis fell into painful relief. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the national cabinet would meet on May 8 — a week earlier than expected — to weigh loosening social distancing measures that have kept millions of Australians at home, barred almost all travel and slowed […]
