Gwen: Prioritize ‘poor and helpless’ in aid distribution during ‘lockdown’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “poor and the helpless” would be the priority of food packs and assistance that the local government units in Cebu province would extend amid the span of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).…

DOH-7: No need to wait if presumptive positive cases are absolute positive

Rosalie Abatayo 03/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Whether or not the 16 “presumptive positive” patients in Central Visayas are really positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is no longer of high priority, the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) said…

Stop panic buying, groceries to stay open – Gwen

Rosalie Abatayo 03/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While the state of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is already in effect in Cebu province this Thursday, March 26, 2020, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has clarified that there is no mobility restriction implemented in…

State of calamity, ‘extreme’ public health emergency in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 03/26/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The entire Cebu province, excluding the independent cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu, is now under a state of calamity and extreme public health emergency. In a special session on Thursday morning, March…

Cebu now under ‘enhanced community quarantine’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With confirmed and presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus disease in Cebu, the province is now under a state of enhanced community quarantine. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has signed Wednesday evening, March 25,…

With lockdown underway, no more international arrivals in Cebu starting March 27

Rosalie Abatayo 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 58 passengers of international flights who are set to land on Mactan Cebu International Airport on Thursday, March 26, 2020, will be the last batch of outsiders that will make it…

Talisay City Youth initiates PPE donation drive for frontliners

Rosalie Abatayo 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Local Youth Development Office (LYDO) of Talisay City has launched a donation drive to provide protective equipment for medical workers. The LYDO, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, said…

Gwen suggests use of habal-habal for karenderya delivery

Rosalie Abatayo 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorcycle taxis that are no longer allowed to operate due to social distancing concerns may find opportunities in delivering food from eateries. This is what Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said following her order…

Charges to be filed against fast food resto staff, client

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol will be filing charges against the manager and staff members of a fast food restaurant in Danao City and its client for hosting a party despite the prohibition of social gatherings.…

DOH-7 reiterates calls for strict social distancing as PUMs, SARI, ILI count reach 14K

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has reiterated its calls for the public to stay at home and maintain strict social distancing as persons that they are currently monitored for coronavirus…

Capitol to file case vs curfew-cursing rapper

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A public apology will not erase the “violation” of Jean Brandon Perang, the rapper who cursed at the government for implementing curfew and claimed that they held a rap battle despite the prohibition…

DOH-7: Not all hospital deaths are due to COVID-19

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The continuing increase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country does not necessarily mean that all deaths reported in hospitals are caused by the viral infection, said Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director…

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