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10 of 13 monitored Filipino repatriates from Japan test negative for COVID-19

(Eagle News)--Ten of the 13 Filipino repatriates from the Diamond Princess who were being monitored for respiratory disease symptoms have…

Two South Africans who served as crew members in cruise ship contaminated by coronavirus in Japan

  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Two South Africans were contaminated by the new coronavirus while serving as crew members…

Tokyo shares plunge on escalating virus fears

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo shares tumbled on Friday, extending losses to a fifth day and tracking a global retreat…

DOH: 5 Filipinos from Japan cruise ship brought to hospital after showing virus symptoms; 2 so far tested negative

  (Eagle News) – Five Filipino repatriates from the MV Diamond Princess have so far exhibited symptoms of the coronavirus…

Asian markets slammed again as virus fears cause global turmoil

HONG KONG, China (FP) -- Asian markets spiraled downwards on Friday, tracking a collapse in New York and Europe as…

Japan PM defends school closure plan despite critics

by Kyoko HASEGAWA / Karyn NISHIMURA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's prime minister on Friday defended his call for schools…

Japan at ‘crossroads’ on virus outbreak, expert warns

by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan is at a "crossroads" in its bid to prevent a major coronavirus…

Japan PM calls for nationwide closure of schools over virus

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Thursday on schools to close nationwide from March 2…

Palace thanks Japan for assistance to Filipinos on board Diamond Princess

(Eagle News) -- The Palace on Wednesday, Feb. 26, thanked Japan for its help to Filipinos who were on board…

Dozens allowed off Japan virus-hit ship have ‘symptoms’: health official

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Dozens of passengers who were allowed off a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship have developed symptoms including fever…

PHL gov’t successfully brings home 445 Filipinos from Japan cruise ship; 14-day quarantine at New Clark City starts

  (Eagle News) – The Philippine government has successfully brought home 445 Filipinos, mostly crewmembers of the MV Diamond Princess…

More than 400 Filipinos from Japan cruise ship board chartered planes, set to arrive Tuesday night in Clark

The second batch of repatriates is now boarding the flight to Manila! ✈ This batch is expected to arrive sometime…

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