COVID-19 Watch

Discharged PUIs For Covid-19 Now 336

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

DOH reported that the total number of discharged persons under investigation (PUIs) for possible infection of the coronavirus disease (Covid - 19) went up to 336.

Covid-19 Prompts Pagcor To Adopt New Policy For Financial Aid

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

Pagcor implements “No Contact Application” policy for patients seeking financial medical assistance.

House Commends PH Team For Assisting Wuhan Repatriates

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

The House of Representatives commended DOH for its effort to bring 30 Filipinos home from Wuhan City in China.

Wuhan Mobilizes 34K Workers To Fight Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, has mobilized more than 34,000 officials, government workers and Communist Party of China (CPC) members into its 1,100 communities to fight the epidemic.

Banana Industry Seeks Gov’t Assistance Amid Covid-19 Scare

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) has called on the government to provide more assistance to the banana industry following the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) scare, which affected banana exports as the Chinese buyers have stopped ordering Philippine bananas.

Quarantine Facility To Rise In Zamboanga City

The Luzon Daily - February 17, 2020

Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe II said he would help lobby for funds from the national government for the construction of a quarantine center in this southern port city.

Pres. Duterte To Review Taiwan Appeal To Lift Travel Ban

The Luzon Daily - February 16, 2020

Panelo points out that the ban was extended to Taiwan as part of government efforts to “protect our countrymen from being infected”.

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: No Existing Covid-19 Cases In PH

The Luzon Daily - February 16, 2020

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo issues the statement, as some news reports continue to highlight the three confirmed cases of Covid-19 involving Chinese nationals from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the deadly virus.

WHO Renames Novel Coronavirus To Covid-19

The Luzon Daily - February 15, 2020

The World Health Organization renames the deadly disease called "nCoV-2019".

Sec. Bello III: OFWs Affected By Taiwan Travel Ban To Get OWWA Cash Aid

The Luzon Daily - February 14, 2020

According to Labor Sec. Bello, Filipino workers bound for Taiwan affected by the travel ban and are members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be getting financial assistance.