COVID-19 Watch

DOLE Sec. Bello III: CoVid-19 Slows Down OFW Deployment To HK, Macao, Taiwan

The Luzon Daily - February 26, 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) threat has affected the deployment of overseas Filipino workers, particularly new hires, to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao, Labor...

Boac Diocese To Continue ‘Cross Marking’ On Ash Wednesday

The Luzon Daily - February 26, 2020

The Diocese of Boac in Marinduque will stick to the traditional marking of crosses on the faithful's foreheads on Ash Wednesday. “Well sa amin, una,...

Mayor Labella Allays Fears Of Villagers Over Upland Quarantine Site

The Luzon Daily - February 25, 2020

Mayor Edgardo Labella said residents in the hinterland village of Taptap here have nothing to worry about the plan to turn the city-run training...

Pinoys In Singapore Told To Avoid Crowds Amid Covid-19 Threat

The Luzon Daily - February 25, 2020

Filipinos in Singapore were urged to avoid crowded places and observe precautionary measures following the first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) involving...

Pinoy Coronavirus Patient In Japan Recovers; 6 New Cases Reported

The Luzon Daily - February 20, 2020

The first Filipino national who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) had recovered and is now scheduled to be discharged, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo reported.

DFA: Covid-Infected Pinoys In Japan Ship Climb To 35

The Luzon Daily - February 19, 2020

The number of Filipinos infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan has climbed to 35, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported.

Another Covid-19 PUI Undergoes Quarantine In Soccsksargen

The Luzon Daily - February 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported another patient under investigation (PUI) in Soccsksargen for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-2019).

Bacolod Buys 1K Sets Of Protective Gear For Covid-19 Response

The Luzon Daily - February 18, 2020

The city government has purchased 1,000 sets of full personal protective equipment (PPE) that would be used by health and rescue personnel should they...

PH-Taiwan Flights To Resume Monday After Lifting Of Travel Ban

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

With the lifting of temporary travel ban on Taiwan, local carriers announced they would resume services between the Philippines and Chinese-Taipei beginning Monday.

Sagada Suspends Eco-Tourism Activities Due To Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

The municipality of Sagada in Mountain Province has suspended all eco-tourism activities that involve body contact due to the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19)