COVID-19 Watch

Sen. De Lima Urges DSWD To Lift Suspension Of Cash Transfer Programs During Crisis

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

Senator Leila M. de Lima has called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to reconsider its decision to suspend the cash...

Sen. De Lima: Health Force Should Be Thoroughly Equipped For Worst-Case Coronavirus Scenario

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima has called on the national government to fully equip health authorities and assist local officials to prepare for...

WHO: Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Begins

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

The first vaccine trial for the deadly coronavirus has begun, the World Health Organization (WHO) head said Wednesday. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial...

China’s Wuhan Reports Zero Increase In Coronavirus Infections

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

No new infections of the novel coronavirus were reported on Wednesday in Wuhan, the epicenter of the epidemic, marking a notable first in China’s...

Over 84,000 Patients Recover From Coronavirus Worldwide

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

More than 84,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus globally, officially known as Covid-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems...

Army: Free Ride For Essential Workers Continuous

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday said it is continuing with its "Free Ride" program for health workers and basic services personnel working within...

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo Slams Fake Crime Reports During Quarantine

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

Malacañang denounced the proliferation of false narratives about the supposed increase in the number of crimes amid the implementation of month-long enhanced community quarantine...

Filipino Woman In Kuwait Tests Positive For Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

A Filipino woman in Kuwait tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Philippine embassy in Kuwait confirmed on Thursday. "The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait...

3 PUIs In Davao Die While Awaiting Covid-19 Test Results

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

Three patients under investigation (PUI) for 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have died while waiting for their results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine...

UAE Suspends Entry Of All Visa Holders Outside The State

The Luzon Daily - March 20, 2020

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the entry of all valid visa holders including residency visa holders, who are currently out of the...