Search Result for “NCOV”
Pampanga gov't to assist Clark airport vs. nCoV
February 1, 2020, 5:52 pm
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga -- The provincial government here will extend assistance to the Bureau of Quarantine to intensify monitoring of all arriving passengers at Clark International Airport (CRK) to keep this province free from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Governor Dennis Pineda called for… Read More
LTFRB-13 lauds operators’ compliance with anti-nCoV drive
February 1, 2020, 5:51 pm
BUTUAN CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Caraga Region (LTFRB-13) has lauded the quick compliance of various transport operators in the area with a directive that requires drivers to wear face masks.LTFRB-13 OIC-director Maria Kristina Cassion said LTFRB Circular… Read More
3 Chinese nationals under ‘house quarantine’ in Iloilo
February 1, 2020, 5:49 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Three Chinese nationals with flu-like symptoms after their visit to China were placed under house quarantine in Banate town, Iloilo since Friday, an official said Saturday. In a phone interview, Banate Municipal Mayor Carlos Cabangal Jr. confirmed that the Chinese nationals are… Read More
Surigao Norte on heightened alert vs. nCov
February 1, 2020, 5:38 pm
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Norte has declared a heightened alert as a preventive measure against the entry of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), citing the year-round influx of tourists in the world-famous island of Siargao.On Friday, General Luna Vice Mayor Veronico Solloso said at least… Read More
SBMA to ban entry of foreign tourists with nCoV symptoms
February 1, 2020, 3:56 pm
MANILA -- As part of intensified efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has announced that foreign tourists in Subic found to be showing symptoms, such as high fever, cough, or colds, would be sent back to their countries. SBMA… Read More
Hong Kong-Iloilo flights canceled over nCoV
February 1, 2020, 3:51 pm
ILOILO CITY -- Direct Hong Kong flights to and from Iloilo province will be canceled from Feb. 4 to March 29 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said on Saturday. Only Cebu Pacific Air services international flights to… Read More
DOH-Bicol sole authority to issue nCoV updates
February 1, 2020, 3:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH)-Center for Health Development in Bicol on Friday directed all public and private health units and hospitals across the region to refrain from issuing statements and updates on the novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV) following the spread of fake news. The… Read More
GenSan dad seeks probe of rising prices of face masks
February 1, 2020, 3:15 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- A City Council member here is mulling an inquiry into the “skyrocketing” prices of protective face masks and possible hoarding of supplies by some local businesses in the wake of increasing demand.City Councilor Franklin Gacal Jr. said on Saturday he has received… Read More
Iligan running out of face masks due to nCoV scare
February 1, 2020, 3:13 pm
ILIGAN CITY -- Supplies of surgical and N95 masks are running out here as of Saturday due to the surge of demand from customers caused by the novel Coronavirus (nCoV) scare.The supply has become apparently scarce that some stores and pharmacies are compelled to put up signs, saying they no longer… Read More
Int'l jazz event for Panagbenga postponed due to nCoV
February 1, 2020, 3:12 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Three jazz players from the United States and Canada will not be coming here by the end of the Panagbenga or the Baguio Flower Festival after crowd-drawing events of the annual festivity were postponed to avoid the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has killed… Read More
Panagbenga opens with ecumenical prayer sans parade
February 1, 2020, 2:56 pm
BAGUIO CITY-- This mountain resort city officially kicked-off the month-long Panagbenga celebrations Saturday with a simple program where traditional and religious prayers were done without the opening parade which was canceled on Friday. The opening parade and other crowd-drawing activities set… Read More
GenSan activates inter-agency task force vs. nCoV
February 1, 2020, 2:48 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The city government here has created a task force that will spearhead the monitoring and implementation of control measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including the deadly novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Dr. Rochelle Oco, acting city health officer, said… Read More
Andanar asks public to stop discrimination amid nCoV scare
February 1, 2020, 2:11 pm
MANILA – As the 2019 novel coronavirus (n2019-nCoV) has stoked fears worldwide, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar cautioned Saturday the public against actions that may discriminate people suspected of being infected by the virus. In a press statement,… Read More
DepEd to help DOH on nCoV info drive
February 1, 2020, 1:11 pm
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet-- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones on Friday said they will help the Department of Health (DOH) to disseminate the correct information on the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that has claimed the lives of many in other countries. “Let us not add to… Read More
PNP ready to assist nCov patients' transfer to quarantine areas
February 1, 2020, 12:55 pm
MANILA – To help prevent the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday it is ready to assist the transfer of patients suspected of having the novel coronavirus to quarantine areas in the country. PNP Chief, Gen. Archie Gamboa, said while… Read More
Ilocos Norte schools take precautions vs. nCoV
February 1, 2020, 12:34 pm
LAOAG CITY—The Schools Division of Ilocos Norte (SDOIN) has intensified its campaign to prevent contracting the new coronavirus, such as proper handwashing and to always practice covering one’s mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing to avoid close contact with people who show signs of… Read More
Consumer group asks DTI to buy masks in bulk to control prices
February 1, 2020, 11:58 am
MANILA -- Consumer advocate Laban Konsyumer, Inc. (LKI) has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to buy masks in bulk and distribute them to retail outlets at controlled prices. LKI president Victorio Mario Dimagiba said on Friday the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) has… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. Feb. 1, 2020
February 1, 2020, 7:43 am
INQUIRER -- Wider travel ban pushed as PH grapples with virus PHILIPPINE STAR -- WHO declares global health emergency MANILA BULLETIN -- WHO declares global emergency DAILY TRIBUNE -- DoH: Virus-related health events rising MANILA TIMES -- Global emergency on nCoV declared MANILA STANDARD --… Read More
No case of 2019-nCoV in Pangasinan: health execs
January 31, 2020, 9:12 pm
DAGUPAN CITY—The management of Region 1 (Ilocos) Medical Center (R1MC) here and the provincial government of Pangasinan refuted circulating information in social media about the alleged confirmed case of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the province. In a radio interview Friday, R1MC… Read More
80% of China-Cebu direct flights canceled due to 2019-nCoV
January 31, 2020, 8:40 pm
CEBU CITY – The Tourism Office of the City of Lapu-Lapu on Friday said 80 percent of direct flights from mainland China to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport have been canceled due to the global alert against novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Edward Mendez, head of the island-resort city’s… Read More
