COVID-19 cases in PH now over 20,000; death toll nears 1,000

Daphne Galvez 06/04/2020

MANILA, Philippines — More than 20,000 people in the country have so far contracted the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Department of Health recorded 634 more cases of COVID-19, of which 313 are…

COVID-19 cases in PH now at 11,876; 2,337 recover, 790 die

Daphne Galvez 05/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country rose to 11,876 as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 258 new cases on Thursday, May 14. Eighty-six more COVID-19 patients were able…

5 more cops test positive for new coronavirus; PNP tally now at 55

Consuelo Marquez 04/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Five more policemen have been found positive for the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2, bringing the total count of infected Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel to 55. PNP Health Service records showed Wednesday that the five…

DepEd Sec. Briones now COVID-19 negative

Cathrine Gonzales 04/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones is now negative for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Good news. Early this morning nagtext sa akin si [Health] Secretary [Francisco] Duque na ang resulta ng test…

DFA: COVID-19 now infects over 600 Filipinos abroad; death toll rises to 72

Christia Marie Ramos 04/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Some 607 Filipinos overseas have now contracted the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, as the number of fatalities increased to 72. According to DFA, 13 more Filipinos…

BREAKING: COVID-19 cases in PH breach 4,000 mark; now at 4,076

Daphne Galvez 04/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — With 206 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recorded on Thursday, the total has surpassed the 4,000 mark at 4,076. Meanwhile, more than 200 COVID-19 patients have died of the disease…

COVID-19 cases in PH now at 3,660; death toll at 163

Daphne Galvez 04/06/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Four hundred and fourteen more individuals have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. This brought the total of confirmed cases in the country…

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…

BREAKING: COVID-19 death toll exceeds 100; now at 107

Daphne Galvez 04/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Deaths in relation to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines have soared beyond the 100 mark and is now at 107, the Department of Health announced on Thursday. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque said in…

DOH: COVID-19 positive now at 2,311; death toll at 96

Daphne Galvez 04/01/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 227 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Wednesday. This brought the total number of cases to 2,311 as of 4 p.m. on April 1. So…

BREAKING: DOH: 462 people now infected with COVID-19 in PH

Daphne Galvez 03/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The number of people found positive for COVID-19 in the country has increased to 462, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday afternoon. The latest DOH data is 82 cases more than the…

Filipinos now allowed to visit South Korea except in areas affected by COVID-19

Krissy Aguilar 03/03/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tourists may now travel to South Korea, except in areas heavily affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases…

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