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(Eagle News) — Over 100 more COVID-19 cases have been reported among overseas Filipinos. According to Department of Foreign Affairs data, the 193 additional cases pushed the total COVID-19 cases among Filipinos outside the country to 22906. Over 100, or 120, more recoveries were reported, pushing the recovery total 12928. COVID-19 deaths among Filipinos abroad are now at 1369 with the addition of two deaths. “Compared to last week’s figures, the total number of COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) — The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management is implementing a 10-day lockdown on its main offices after it logged 82 COVID-19 cases so far. According to the PD-DBAM, the cases were confirmed following a recent RT-PCR testing of its employees. It said as a result, the lockdown applies to its offices in Paco and San Miguel in Manila until September 5. “This is to allow the agency to conduct […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police logged its 102nd COVID-19 fatality as the country continues to battle an increase in COVID-19 cases reportedly due to the highly contagious Delta variant. According to the PNP, its latest COVID-19 death was a 34-year-old police staff sergeant assigned in a national support unit. He died on August 25 due to pneumonia and acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. The PNP said the police officer experienced mild symptoms […]
(Eagle News) — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has been discharged from the hospital after his bout with COVID-19. The Manila Public Information Office made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, Aug. 25, as it shared pictures of the mayor leaving the Manila Infectious Disease Control Center of the Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila. The Manila government announced on Aug. 16 that Moreno tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier, a medical bulletin was reported as saying Moreno […]
(Eagle News) — Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan has tested positive for COVID-19. Malapitan made the announcement in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Aug. 25. According to Malapitan, he was so far “in good condition” and was currently “recovering.” He urged all his close contacts to self-quarantine and undergo swab testing. The Caloocan government, he said, will continue its operations. “Umasa po kayo na ang inyong lingkod ay patuloy na nakaantabay sa mga nagaganap at pangyayari […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs’ consular office in San Nicolas will only attend to applicants with confirmed appointments and with residence within Ilocos Norte until August 31. The DFA made the announcement following the provincial government’s announcement residents outside Ilocos Norte will not be allowed entry. According to the department, applicants whose appointments fall during this period and who will be coming from outside the province should instead send an email to […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Lito Lapid has tested positive for COVID-19. Lapid’s chief of staff Jericho Acedera said in a statement that the senator was currently undergoing treatment at the Medical City Clark in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Acedera said the doctors consider Lapid’s case as “mild to moderate.” He said all those who came in close contact with him already took the necessary tests and have been instructed to comply with existing COVID-19 protocols. According to Acedera, only […]
(Eagle News) — Former Health Secretary Janette Garin has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Garin, now the 1st district representative of Iloilo, said this was “despite following the minimum health protocols and being extra cautious..” She said so far, she has mild symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, and chills. Her doctor advised her to be on home quarantine, adding that she was under strict monitoring because she was tachycardic or has a […]
(Eagle News) — Fifty-five areas in Quezon City are under a “special concern lockdown” amid the increase in COVID-19 cases there. According to the local government, the “special concern lockdown” in the following areas will last for 14 days: According to the local government, it will distribute food packs and essential kits to affected families. The affected families will also undergo swab testing and a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Quezon City is part of Metro Manila, […]
(Eagle News) — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has tested positive for COVID-19. Moreno made the announcement in a post on the Manila government’s Facebook page. “Nakararamdam ako ng kaunting ubo, kaunting sipon. Masakit ang aking katawan ngayon (I have a bit of cough and some colds. My body hurts at the moment),” Moreno said. The Manila government on Sunday, Aug. 15, said Moreno was on his way to the Sta. Ana Hospital. Moreno assured […]
(Eagle News) — Marinduque will revert to a general community quarantine starting Aug. 16. In a Facebook post, Governor Presbitero Velasco said he signed Executive Order No. 28 Series of 2016 declaring the GCQ until Aug. 31 due to reports of Alpha and Beta variants in the province and the “fast-increasing” COVID-19 transmission possibly due to the highly transmissible Delta variant. He also noted the Department of Health had declared the province under alert level […]
(Eagle News) — Eleven areas in Metro Manila are under the highest alert level 4 because of increasing COVID-19 cases and hospital bed utilization. Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said these are: Las Piñas Malabon Makati Marikina Muntinlupa Navotas San Juan Pateros Quezon City Taguig Valenzuela According to Vergeire, Metro Manila is still at a high-risk case classification with its positive two-week growth rate and a high-risk average daily attack rate. Apart from these 11 […]
