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…

Pimentel’s wife under isolation; scheduled delivery of baby on hold

Christia Marie Ramos - INQUIRER.net 03/25/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel’s wife, Kathryna, who was scheduled to give birth Wednesday morning, is currently under isolation and the delivery of their first daughter was put on hold. Pimentel said the delivery of…

Over 100 Filipino crewmen of quarantined cruise ship nix repatriation

Daphne Galvez - Inquirer.net 02/19/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Around 100 Filipinos crewmen of the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan have opted to remain on board despite government efforts to repatriate them. This was revealed by Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on…

‘High-profile’ inmate, others attacked; suspect placed in isolation

Morexette Erram 06/19/2017

A MIDDLE-AGED inmate at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) ran amuck and reportedly stabbed a high-profile inmate and four others last Saturday evening. Acting Provincial Warden Roberto Legapsi told reporters yesterday that the names…

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