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(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Tuesday, April 21, reported 140 additional COVID-19 cases in the country, with recoveries still keeping their lead over deaths. According to the DOH, with the additional 140, the total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 6599. The DOH also reported 41 new recoveries, bringing that total to 654, while nine additional deaths were recorded. With the new deaths, the number of COVID-19 deaths in the country reaches […]
(Eagle News) — EBC Correspondent in Canada Thomas Likness gives the latest situation in Canada amid a shooting rampage that killed 19 people and a COVID-19 pandemic that has killed at least 1,700 people and infected more than 36,000. Before the shooting victims were gunned down, their houses were reportedly sent on fire leading the police to think that there could be more victims. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences to the loved […]
(Eagle News) — A Filipino restaurant in New South Wales is helping those affected by COVID-19 restrictions by donating food for those in need. The owners of A-Team’s Kitchen, Arvin and Rose Acosta, said they are giving food to people, mostly international students who don’t have a means of livelihood. One of those they were able to help said that the donations — consisting of rice, fruits and vegetables are already good for two […]
by Stéphane ORJOLLET Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — Whether it came from a bat or a pangolin is not certain, but one thing is: the coronavirus outbreak that has killed tens of thousands and turned the world upside down comes from the animal world. It is human activity enabled the virus to jump to people, and specialists are warning that if nothing changes many other pandemics of this nature will follow. The name given to […]
(Eagle News)– Eighteen more inmates and one Bureau of Corrections employee have tested positive in the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong. The BuCor said this was the result of the contact tracing done by authorities after a first inmate was admitted in a government hospital and tested positive for SARS CoV 2, which causes COVID-19. Corrections Superintendent Virginia Mangawit told the BuCor those who tested positive have mild symptoms, while some were asymptomatic. “They […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is offering a reward to any Filipino who will discover a vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019. “Inanunsyo po ng Pangulo na siya ay magbibigay ng pabuya na hanggang 10 milyong piso sa kahit sinong Pilipino na makakadiskubre ng vaccine laban sa COVID-19,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press briefing on Tuesday, April 21. Earlier, the President said he would lift the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon […]
by Sara HUSSEIN Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. “To be honest with you I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” said Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious diseases at Kobe University. Japan and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed last […]
(Eagle News)–United States President Donald Trump has offered additional aid to the Philippines to help the country fight the coronavirus disease 2019. The US Embassy in Manila said this was offered by the US President in his recent phone call to President Rodrigo Duterte. Senator Bong Go had said the call lasted for 18 minutes. According to the US Embassy, the two leaders “agreed to continue working together as long time allies to defeat the […]
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) — The 193 members of the UN General Assembly on Monday adopted by consensus a resolution that calls for “equitable, efficient and timely” access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus. The resolution also highlights the “crucial leading role” played by the World Health Organization, which has faced criticism from Washington and others about its handling of the pandemic. The resolution, which was drafted by Mexico and received US support, […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Las Piñas has now reached 117. The Las Piñas government said of the 117, 14 have recovered while eight have died. Talon Dos has recorded the most cases, with 18. It was followed by Pamplona Dos with 13 and BF International Village-CAA with ten. The local government has recorded five probable cases and 47 suspected cases. The Philippines has so far confirmed over 6000 COVID-19 cases, […]
(Eagle News)–All returning Overseas Filipino Workers are now required to undergo rapid testing for the coronavirus disease 2019. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the new directive from the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases covers both sea-based and land-based OFWs. He said the test was apart from the 14-day quarantine they are required to undergo upon arrival in the country. Nograles said sea-based OFWs onboard cruise ships who have been issued […]
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italian scientists want the government to conduct psychological tests on a sample of the population to determine how long people can stay confined to their homes, a report said Monday. The Corriere della Sera newspaper said scientists want to understand how long Italians “are able to endure a lockdown” in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will announce a new set of social guidelines this week that […]
