Masks now a must as PH virus deaths top 100

Darryl John Esguerra 04/03/2020

The government on Thursday made the wearing of masks in public mandatory as the Department of Health (DOH), ramping up its testing for the new coronavirus, reported 322 new cases of COVID-19. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, spokesperson…

Koko Pimentel sorry; Ombudsman mulling over probe

Leila B. Salaverria 03/27/2020

Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday appealed for understanding and compassion as he offered an apology to Makati Medical Center (MMC) for violating his own and the hospital’s quarantine protocols meant to stop the spread of…

Space Force launches its 1st mission with virus precautions

03/27/2020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The newly established U.S. Space Force launched its first national security satellite Thursday with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Nothing stops the space launch mission!” the 45th Space Wing…

COVID-19 cases in PH: 707 with 45 deaths

Daphne Galvez 03/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Seventy-one new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, raising the total to 707. The death toll also climbed to 45, with seven new…

Coronavirus cases in PH jump to 552; 2 more deaths recorded

Cathrine Gonzales 03/24/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 51 more cases of the coronavirus disease in the country as well as two more deaths as of Tuesday afternoon. This brings the total number of confirmed…

Greece to impose nationwide lockdown

03/23/2020

Greece will impose a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus, limiting people to their homes except for essential outings, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday. “I have given orders that all appropriate action be…

BPNP to fake news sources: Wag niyo kaming subukan, hahabulin namin kayo

Christia Marie Ramos 03/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa  warned peddlers of fake news that they can be arrested under existing laws. Gamboa issued the stern warning during the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management…

DICT pushes for telecommuting in gov’t offices

Miguel R. Camus 03/20/2020

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) wants alternative work arrangements for government employees amid moves to contain the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The DICT is proposing that the Civil Service Commission (CSC)…

WHO: Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms

03/20/2020

GENEVA—The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Tuesday that people suffering from the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus. The warning by…

DOH: 2 more COVID-19 patients die; total PH death count now 14

Darryl John Esguerra 03/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Two more patients died of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the country’s total death count to 14, the Department of Health (DOH) official said Tuesday evening. In an interview over dzMM, Health Undersecretary…

DOH official tested positive for coronavirus – Vergeire

Darryl John Esguerra 03/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Health (DOH) official has tested positive for the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an interview over dzMM on Tuesday evening, Health Undersecretary Rosette Vergeire said that the patient is a DOH…

Church members infected with coronavirus after saltwater sprayed in mouth during service

03/17/2020

A Protestant church in South Korea has been identified as the site of a cluster transmission of COVID-19 following a Sunday service where members were sprayed with salt water. Officials of Gyeonggi Province believe that a saltwater…

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