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(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 1067. The local government said of the 1067 based on Department of Health data, 728 were validated by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit and district health centers. Barangay Batasan Hills had the most number of cases so far, with 32. It and Tandang Sora had the most number of deaths, at six each. Among the close contacts of COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) — The Quezon City government has opened another COVID-19 testing center as it continues its community-based testing in a bid to isolate and treat COVID-19 patients. The local government said the center at SB Park Novaliches is specifically for residents of District 5. Those from the district who wish to be checked for the virus may coordinate with their barangay health center. The city government in a previous statement said those who would […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government is scheduled to add community-based testing centers to accommodate individuals suspected of having COVID-19. In a statement, the local government said the locations of the centers in Districts 1, 2 and 3 are still being finalized but will be opened on Tuesday. The first community-based testing center inaugurated last week at the Quezon City Experience (QCX) in Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) will cater to District 4 residents while the District […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases has breached the 1000 mark. The local government said of the 1016 cases based on Department of Health data, 690 were validated by the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit and district health offices. Batasan Hills had the most COVID-19 cases with 31. Deaths surpassed recoveries, with 90 vis à vis 80. Matandang Balara and Tandang Sora recorded the most number of deaths, at five each. Among […]
(Eagle News) — The coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City have reached 996, four cases shy of the 1000 mark. According to the local government, based on Department of Health data, of the 996, 674 have been validated by the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. Deaths so far exceed recoveries, 80 vis a vis 76. The local government said among the close contacts of the COVID-19 cases who were traced, 143 were suspected […]
(Eagle News)–Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has issued localized guidelines on the handling of deaths related to the coronavirus disease 2019. Belmonte issued the guidelines on April 11, after noting what she said was some national-run hospitals’ passing of the responsibility of processing the burial or cremation of cadavers to the local government, whether resident or not. According to the guidelines, the 12-hour period for cremation of the cadaver as provided under DOH Guidelines 2020-0067 […]
(Eagle News) – Total COVID-19 cases in Quezon City rose to 140, with 26 coronavirus-related deaths, its local government said. There are so far 66 out of the 142 total barangays in the city with confirmed coronavirus cases, it said citing data as of 11 p.m. of March 30, 2020. It also reported at least 70 persons under investigation (PUIs), and 367 persons under monitoring (PUMs). -18 bgys placed under extreme enhanced community quarantine- […]
Seven patients recover (Eagle News) — Quezon City has confirmed 72 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The 72 cases reported by the local government on its official Facebook account on Wednesday, March 25, were an increase from the 62 cases it reported the day before. The local government said of the 72, 10 have died, while seven have recovered. There are so far 36 patients under investigation and 199 patients under monitoring. Of the cities in […]
(Eagle News)–At least three people were killed after a fire gutted a house in Quezon City early Friday, Oct. 11. Authorities have yet to identify the victims in the blaze that hit the two-storey house in Blue Ridge A Subdivision past 2 a.m. The fire reached the second alarm. It was put out past 3 a.m. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
(Eagle News)–Work in the Quezon City hall is suspended today, Sept. 23, starting 2 p.m. In a Facebook post, the Quezon City government said work of teaching and non-teaching personnel in the city’s public schools is likewise suspended starting that time. The QC government said this was in support of the 27th National Family Week, in line with the Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 53 on the Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. “Umuwi po tayo nang […]
Portion of Edsa that is part of the city not covered by suspension, MMDA says (Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is suspended in Quezon City on Monday, Aug. 19, except in the portion of Edsa that is still part of the city. This is according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority which responded to a question posted on its Twitter account on Sunday, Aug. 18. Republic Act 6741 declared August 19 of every year a special […]
(Eagle News)–An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf was arrested in Quezon City, the police said on Monday, April 15. Abuhair Kullim Indal, whose aliases include Annual Dasil and Abu Khair, was nabbed in a house at the Salam Compound in Barangay Culiat on Friday at 4:25 p.m. The suspect had a warrant for his arrest for kidnapping and serious illegal detention. It was still unclear why he was in Metro Manila at that time. […]
