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[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country soared to 307,288 as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 3,073 new infections. Of the sum, 49,242 are considered active, of which 86.4% present mild symptoms, since 8.7% are asymptomatic, 1.5% present severe symptoms and 3.4% are in critical condition …

[ad_1] Image by Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash COVID-19 has seen all the rules change when it comes to social engagement. Workplaces and schools have been closed, gatherings have been banned, and use of social media and other online tools has increased to bridge the gap. But as we continue …

[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 28) – The local chief executives of the National Capital Region recommended extending the general community quarantine status (GCQ) in Metro Manila throughout the month of October, revealed on Monday the mayor of the city of San Juan, Francis Zamora. The 17 mayors met …

[ad_1] India reported on Monday that the number of coronavirus cases in the country had surpassed six million, as the pandemic spread across the vast South Asian nation. Neha Begum (left), a medical officer hands a home heatstroke kit to a man during the residents’ medical check-up for the Covid-19 …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – After more than two weeks of committee-level deliberations, the House of Representatives began addressing the proposed P4.5 trillion national budget for 2021 in plenary on Monday. This comes after the House appropriations committee passed House Bill No. 7727, which proposes the 2021 National Spending Program, during …

[ad_1] Issued on: 09/28/2020 – 06:26Modified: 09/28/2020 – 06:24 New Delhi (AFP) India reported on Monday that the number of coronavirus cases in the country had surpassed six million, as the pandemic spread across the vast South Asian nation. With 6.1 million infections according to the Ministry of Health, India …

[ad_1] Image: Facebook / @ MariaIsabelaGaleriaOfficial A candidate for Miss Universe Philippines announced that she tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and is now isolated. Sorsogon’s beauty queen, María Isabela Galeria, revealed the results of her COVID-19 test yesterday September 27 through Instagram. “This news breaks my heart deeply …

[ad_1] The Health Department said Monday that “there is nothing certain” about the possible change of quarantine status in Metro Manila next month despite the decline in the number of cases of Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Dr. Anthony Leachon, former Vice Chair of the Interagency Task Force, and the UP …

[ad_1] People wearing masks cross a street in Seoul on September 11, 2020. South Korea’s initial success in containing the pandemic was thwarted by a mid-August demonstration that sparked another massive outbreak in the country. AFP via The Straits Times / Asia News Network SINGAPORE – When they caught the …

[ad_1] He fears that 10 other crew members aboard a ship anchored off Australia may have coronavirus, as infected Filipinos are quarantined at a hotel, but authorities insist there will be no outbreak in vulnerable indigenous communities. International freighter Patricia Oldendorff remains anchored off Port Hedland Nine crew members have …