Search Result for “NCOV”
Antique tourism sector told to be vigilant amid nCov scare
February 5, 2020, 4:23 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Tourism officers of the 18 municipalities and other tourism stakeholders in the province of Antique were told to be vigilant amid the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). In a meeting on Tuesday with municipal tourism officers, tour operators and resort owners in the… Read More
Chinese vessel crew prevented from disembarking at Semirara Port
February 5, 2020, 4:20 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, ANTIQUE -- The Municipality of Caluya has enforced a "no disembarkation” policy for the crew of a Chinese vessel at the Semirara International Port as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), an official said on Wednesday. Enforced since January 30,… Read More
DOH seeks help to stop fake news on nCoV
February 5, 2020, 3:58 pm
PALO, Leyte -- The Department of Health (DOH) 8 (Eastern Visayas) here has asked members of the region’s inter-agency task force to help stop the spread of fake news on the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). In a meeting Tuesday, regional directors and assistant… Read More
Sarangani monitors 4 Chinese tourists from Fujian
February 5, 2020, 3:47 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Health personnel in Sarangani province are closely monitoring at least four Chinese tourists in the wake of the heightened alert against the deadly novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV).Dr. Arvin Alejandro, head of the Sarangani Health Office, said… Read More
Public interest must prevail in curbing fake news on nCoV
February 5, 2020, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said public interest must prevail over freedom of speech. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra made this remark following his order for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to go after purveyors of false information in connection with the… Read More
PNP begins contact tracing of nCoV patients' co-passengers
February 5, 2020, 2:57 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday started the tracking and accounting of the co-passengers of the two Chinese nationals who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV-ARD). Earlier, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año directed PNP… Read More
PNP monitors 6 'hoax posts' on nCoV threat
February 5, 2020, 2:13 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) on Wednesday said it is looking into six social media posts that allegedly spread fake news about the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). In a press briefing, ACG spokesperson, Capt. Jeck Robin… Read More
No lockdown in Baguio due to nCoV
February 5, 2020, 1:23 pm
BAGUIO CITY- Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Wednesday clarified that there is no lockdown of the city for tourists and visitors amid the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which has infected thousands in some parts of the world. "Only the postponement of government-sponsored events that would… Read More
DND backs PMA temporary closure to tourists, outsiders
February 5, 2020, 12:55 pm
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday backed the Philippine Military Academy's (PMA) decision to temporarily close to visitors and outsiders its grounds at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City due to the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) scare. "The DND… Read More
Filipino repatriates from China arriving Feb. 8: Palace
February 5, 2020, 11:38 am
MANILA -- The first batch of Filipino repatriates from the epicenter of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Saturday, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Filipinos will be arriving at the… Read More
Grounded: Travel bans and the nCoV outbreak
February 5, 2020, 9:28 am
MANILA -- The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has infected more than 20,000 people worldwide, with most cases from China. As of Tuesday, its death toll climbed to 427 with two deaths from outside the country of origin, one each from Hong Kong and the Philippines. The World Health Organization… Read More
Airlines 'will readily give' passenger info to DOH: CAB
February 5, 2020, 9:00 am
MANILA -- Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) executive director Carmelo Arcilla said Tuesday the airlines "will readily give" passenger information needed by the Department of Health (DOH) to trace those on the same flights as the two individuals who tested positive for the novel coronavirus… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Wed. Feb. 5, 2020
February 5, 2020, 8:54 am
INQUIRER – Gringo may face Senate probe over DICT mess PHILIPPINE STAR – Senate leaders urge Rody: Reconsider VFA abrogation MANILA BULLETIN – Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death DAILY TRIBUNE – DOH contact tracing failed : Broken nCoV links MANILA TIMES – ‘Find the… Read More
DFA issues urgent advisory to Filipinos abroad on nCoV
February 5, 2020, 8:49 am
MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday urged Filipinos worldwide, especially in areas affected by the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD), to take the necessary personal precaution to ensure their health and safety. Filipinos who need 2019-nCoV… Read More
2nd patient tested negative for nCoV in NorMin
February 5, 2020, 8:45 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Another patient from Northern Mindanao who was under investigation for contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) was tested negative by the Department of Health (DOH).Dr. Adriano Suba-an, officer-in-charge of DOH-Region 10, said he received the findings from the DOH… Read More
Still no known cure for 2019-nCoV: DOH
February 4, 2020, 10:16 pm
MANILA -- There is no known cure for the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD), Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reiterated on Tuesday. "There's no vaccine to prevent the 2019-nCoV because it is a new strain. There's no specific treatment except supportive care,” Duque… Read More
PH eyes other markets, increased domestic tours amid nCoV
February 4, 2020, 9:08 pm
MANILA --The Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to intensify its marketing efforts in other countries to offset the impact of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on Philippines’ tourism industry in line with the goal on reaching the targeted 9.2 million foreign tourists by end of 2020 despite the… Read More
GenSan in state of calamity due to 2019-nCoV
February 4, 2020, 8:57 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The City Council here declared the city under a state of calamity on Tuesday in the wake of the nationwide alert on the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV).The local legislative body issued the calamity declaration through a… Read More
NBI directed to go after fake news purveyors amid nCoV threat
February 4, 2020, 8:57 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the alleged dissemination of fake news about the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). Guevarra issued the directive through a department order, granting… Read More
2 foreigners under watch for nCoV in Bataan
February 4, 2020, 8:54 pm
BALANGA CITY, Bataan -- A health official here on Tuesday said the city and the whole of Bataan province are still free from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) but there are two persons under investigation (PUIs) in two towns. City Health Officer, Dr. Mariano Antonio Banzon said the two PUIs are… Read More
