Search Result for “NCOV”
PPA sets parameters for cargo ships calling on PH amid nCoV scare
February 4, 2020, 4:45 pm
MANILA—In order not to disrupt the international cargo supply chain, Philippine ports remain open to all ships even from those originating from China and its special administrative regions (SARs). The only condition is the non-disembarkation of vessel crew and no visitors allowed while docked in… Read More
PH maintains 9.2M tourists target amid nCoV travel bans
February 4, 2020, 4:22 pm
MANILA-- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is maintaining its 9.2 million tourists arrival target for 2020 amid the travel ban on foreigners from China and its special administrative regions by the Philippines and other countries to contain the spread of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). "There… Read More
2M face masks to be available to public, health workers: DTI
February 4, 2020, 3:59 pm
MANILA -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez on Tuesday said there will be two million surgical masks available for both health care workers and the public in a month’s time to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). During a Senate hearing on the… Read More
Group bats for quarantine leave hazard pay for workers
February 4, 2020, 3:43 pm
MANILA -- A labor group on Tuesday pushed for a paid quarantine leave hazard pay for private and public sector workers particularly those quarantined or infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) while performing their jobs. “There is an urgent emerging need for government policy regulation… Read More
GenSan villages told to activate nCoV response teams
February 4, 2020, 3:14 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the city government directed the immediate activation of Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERT) in the wake of the nationwide alert against the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).Rilimin… Read More
NoCot guv forms TF to prevent ASF infection
February 4, 2020, 2:59 pm
COTABATO CITY – Following the discovery of African swine fever (ASF) cases in Davao Occidental, North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco created on Monday the “Task Force on ASF” to prevent the entry in the province of the highly-contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic hogs.“The task… Read More
PRRD OKs funds for protective equipment of health workers
February 4, 2020, 2:57 pm
MANILA-- President Rodrigo Duterte has approved in principle the PHP2.25-billion budget for the procurement of personal protective equipment of 5,000 health care workers tasked to respond to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) threat, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Tuesday. During the… Read More
DTI monitors surgical masks supply in CAR amid nCoV scare
February 4, 2020, 1:56 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Amid the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) scare, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has been monitoring the supply and demand of surgical and N-95 masks in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Based on the latest monitoring that the DTI did on Monday in major… Read More
Bacolod hospital treating 2 suspected cases of coronavirus
February 4, 2020, 1:25 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) here urged Bacolodnons to disclose travel information and report to health authorities if they have signs and symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Dr. Grace Tan, spokesperson of the city’s inter-agency task force against nCoV,… Read More
Catch-up plan to help meet tourism targets amid nCoV outbreak
February 4, 2020, 1:15 pm
MANILA -- To help the government meet its goal of acquiring 9.2 million international tourist arrivals by yearend despite the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) outbreak, a Palace official on Tuesday said a catch-up plan could be put in place instead of immediately… Read More
MisOr to buy thermo scanners for nCOV
February 4, 2020, 11:38 am
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has authorized Monday (February 3) the use of emergency funds for the purchase of thermo scanners amid the growing concerns for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano said the scanners will be… Read More
DND ready for anti-nCoV tasks from DOH
February 4, 2020, 10:50 am
MANILA -- The Department of National Defense (DND) and its attached agencies are more than ready for any task to be given by the Department of Health as part of the ongoing efforts to contain the 2019 novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). "I will have to rely on the DOH to… Read More
Gov’t not withholding info on nCoV
February 4, 2020, 8:36 am
MANILA -- Rumors that the Department of Health (DOH) is withholding information on the true state of 2019-nCoV in the country to avoid causing panic is not true, said President Rodrigo Duterte, assuring that government has the situation under control. “Wala naman --- wala namang itinago doon… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Tue. Feb. 4, 2020
February 4, 2020, 8:11 am
INQUIRER – Usec says DICT funds used for surveillance PHILIPPINE STAR – PHL nCoV patients jump to 80 MANILA BULLETIN – China’s coronavirus deaths surpass SARS MANILA TIMES – nCoV deadlier than SARS MANILA STANDARD – 48 more under virus probe MALAYA – 8 persons in close contact with… Read More
Stop the sinophobia: Duterte
February 4, 2020, 12:58 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night called on the public to refrain from sowing hate against Chinese nationals after two cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) were confirmed in the country. “China has been kind to us. We can only also show the same favor to them. Stop this… Read More
Measures vs. nCoV in place at GenSan seaport, airport
February 3, 2020, 9:51 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The local government here assured Monday that necessary measures are in place at the city's seaport and airport to prevent the entry of the deadly novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) acute respiratory disease.Mayor Ronnel Rivera gave the assurance as he inspected the monitoring… Read More
OFWs affected by travel ban to get assistance from gov’t: DOLE
February 3, 2020, 9:40 pm
MANILA -- Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the temporary travel ban due to novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in China will be entitled to receive PHP10,000 cash aid and other assistance, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Monday. In a memorandum, acting DOLE… Read More
DOH-13 lists 16 persons 'under monitoring' for nCOV
February 3, 2020, 9:04 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) said it is monitoring 16 persons amid the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) threat.In an advisory issued on Monday (February 3), the DOH-13 said the 16 individuals are classified as PUM or Persons Under Monitoring.The PUMs do not have… Read More
Airlines informed about Duterte’s expanded travel ban: MCIA
February 3, 2020, 8:54 pm
CEBU CITY – All airlines with direct flights to Cebu from China, Macao and Hong Kong have been informed of the strict enforcement of the expanded travel ban of President Rodrigo Duterte amid report of the first death due to the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the Philippines, the spokesperson… Read More
House takes precautionary measures vs. 2019-nCoV
February 3, 2020, 8:01 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives has started implementing precautionary measures for all members, employees, and personnel amid the threat of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). In a health advisory issued by House Secretary-General Luis Montales, the use of thermal scanners for screening in… Read More
