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When to get tested for COVID-19?
Amid the rising number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) offers a guideline on when to get tested for COVID-19. In a previous press...
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DILG tells PNP, local execs: Keep students away from malls, other crowded areas
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP), and all mayors and village chiefs in Metro Manila to keep...
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MRT-3 disinfects trains, enforces measures vs coronavirus
MANILA, Philippines – The management of the Metro Rail Transit line 3 (MRT-3) on Tuesday disinfected its coaches as part of its precautionary measures against the spread of novel coronavirus disease...
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LTFRB ‘strongly urges’ PUV drivers, passengers to wear face masks amid...
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday called on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, operators and passengers to undertake appropriate...
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Experts urge regular sanitation, disinfection to curb spread of coronavirus
MANILA, Philippines — In the face of a health crisis like coronavirus disease (COVID-19), everyone has a role to play. Primarily, every individual has the responsibility to help contain the spread of...
View ArticleCivil Service Exams suspended due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Philippine Civil Service Commission (CSC) has suspended its nationwide examinations due to the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In their Facebook post, the said suspension is in...
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Philhealth to shoulder Covid-19 testing costs – Palace
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will shoulder the costs of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing that could be incurred by individuals seeking...
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DOH to release guidelines on social distancing amid COVID-19 threat
The Department of Health (DOH) is set to release guidelines on social distancing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat in the country. The Health Department is encouraging the public to...
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Some private hospitals resort to old linens as improvised face masks
Some private hospitals are resorting to using old linens as improvised face masks as the Private Hospitals Association said there is a “grave deficit” in the supply of personal protective equipment...
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FDA sets price cap for online selling of essential medical devices
MANILA, Philippines – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said it has set a price cap for the selling of essential emergency medicines and devices online amid the growing demand spurred...
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No available COVID-19 test kits in Phl yet — FDA
MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reiterated that there are no registered COVID-19 diagnostic test kits that are now available to the public yet. In a statement issued...
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444 Filipinos aboard virus-hit Grand Princess cruise ship to arrive home...
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 444 Filipinos aboard the MV Grand Princess docked in the port of Oakland in California, USA are set to arrive in the country on Monday, the Department of Foreign...
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Bill granting hazard pay for health, service workers and other frontliners vs...
Photo credits: Department of Health MANILA, Philippines – Health and service workers, government employees, policemen, soldiers and other frontliners in the country’s fight to contain the spread of...
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Pinay in Italy warns PH: ‘Don’t make the same mistake we did’
Mickaella Bergantino A Filipina in Italy told Filipinos not to commit the same mistakes they did after the lockdown in Italy due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. In her Facebook post,...
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PH death toll from COVID-19 now at 14
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) reported two more deaths from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Tuesday night (March 17), bringing the country’s total to 14. PH126 is a...
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Manila Infectious Disease Control Center handa na vs COVID-19
Manila Infectious Disease Control Center handa na vs COVID-19 Pormal na pinasinayaan noong Martes, ika-17 ng Marso ang Manila Infectious Disease Control Center (MIDCC) sa Sta. Ana Hospital, ika-6 na...
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P30 billion, ipagkakaloob ng PhilHealth sa mga ospital upang masugpo ang...
Magkakaloob ng paunang 30 bilyong piso ang PhilHealth sa mga accredited hospitals nito upang mabilis na masugpo ang coronavirus disease 2019 o COVID-19. Samantala, inextend din ng ahensiya ang...
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Saging, hindi mabisang proteksyon kontra Covid-19 infection — DOH
Pinabulaanan ng Department of Health ang kumakalat ngayong balita na ang saging ay gamot laban sa coronavirus disease 19 o COVID-19. Ayon kay DOH Spokesperson Ma. Rosario Vergeire, bagaman...
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WHO: Iwasan ang pag-inom ng Ibuprofen para sa COVID-19 Symptoms
Inirerekomenda ng WHO ang pag-iwas sa pag-inom ng Ibuprofen kung ikaw ay may sintomas ng COVID-19, pagkatapos magbigay ng babala ang French Officials na maaring magpalala ito ng epekto ng virus. Ang...
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DOH Sec. Duque, naka-home quarantine
Kinumpirma ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III sa UNTV sa pamamagitan ng tawag sa telepono na siya ay kasalukuyang naka-work from home at sumasailalim sa home quarantine. Kamakailan ay nagkaroon...
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