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(Eagle News) – The Quezon City government on Friday, May 15 issued guidelines on the implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the city. The guidelines, provided for in a memorandum issued by QC Mayor Joy Belmonte on Friday, May 15, “shall apply during the period of MECQ over NCR” from May 16 to 31, “as well as to any localized or barangay-level MECQ that may be subsequently imposed.” The QC guidelines adopted the […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has placed 20 areas in five barangays under a 14-day “special concern lockdown” starting today, May 13. The local government said certain areas in Barangays Bahay Toro, Culiat, Sauyo, Batasan Hills, and Tatalon will be under the lockdown due to the high number of COVID-19 cases there. As of May 11, Bahay Toro has 21 active cases; Culiat, 37 active cases; Sauyo, 19 active cases; Batasan Hills, 29 active cases; […]
(Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 1518. The local government said of the figure, 1156 cases have been confirmed by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. Barangay Matandang Balara has the most cases so far, at 42; followed by Pasong Tamo at 40. Over 300–or 337–have recovered so far. The death toll stands at 134. There are 570 suspected COVID-19 cases of those who had contact […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has recorded the highest temperature during the dry season in Metro Manila. In its advisory, PAGASA said temperature at the Science Garden in Quezon City was at 36.5 degrees Celsius at 3:45 p.m. The heat index, PAGASA said, was at 41 degrees Celsius. According to PAGASA, the PAGASA synoptic stations that had the highest heat index were the ones in Dagupan City and Sangley […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has approved over one billion in supplemental budget to help fund its fight against COVID-19. In a statement, the local government said of the P1.43-billion third supplemental budget, P750 million will go to SAP assistance, P200 million for the hazard pay of barangay frontliners, P150 million to the Kalingang QC financial assistance program and P280 million for relief goods. According to the local government, with the approval, qualified families that […]
(Eagle News)–Quezon City has recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1085. The local government said this was based on Department of Health data. Of the figure, 772 have been validated by the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. The local government said Batasan Hills still had the most cases, at 33. Batasan Hills also had the most number of deaths, at 7, followed by Tandang Sora at 6. Recoveries have reached 121, […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Army has ordered a probe into Tuesday’s shooting incident that led to the death of a former soldier in Quezon City. In a statement, the Army said the probe of the shooting of Winston Ragos would be conducted by the Army Judge Advocate in coordination with the Philippine National Police. It added Ragos, in November 2017, was given a complete disability discharge from his military service, “complete with pension and other assistance, […]
(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has reported ten more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 1072. According to the local government, the number was based on Department of Health data. Of the figure, 763 have been validated by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit and district health offices so far. Batasan Hills still had the most cases, at 35. Batasan Hills also had the most deaths, at seven, followed by Tandang Sora at […]
(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 number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in Quezon City has reached 1062, after the Department of Health recorded additional cases in a span of several days. Of the figure, the local government said 712 were confirmed by the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit and district health centers. Deaths continued to surpass recoveries, with 94 vis à vis 92. Of the close contacts of COVID-19 cases traced, 183 are suspected cases. Batasan Hills […]
(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 […]
