CDC Launches ‘Coronavirus Self-checker’ Bot ‘Clara’ For People In US

CDC

The CDC in the US introduced Clara, a “coronavirus self-checker”, in partnership with Microsoft Azure’s Healthcare Bot service. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States introduced Clara, a “coronavirus self-checker” which was created in partnership with Microsoft Azure’s Healthcare Bot service. This, as Clara was a bot that can help … Read more

Sotto Says He Used COVID-19 Test Kit ‘Not Approved By DOH, FDA’

Senate President Sotto

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III explained his side, saying that he used a test kit that wasn’t approved by the DOH and FDA. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III explained his side after receiving backlash because of undergoing COVID-19 test twice amid a scarcity of coronavirus test kits in the Philippines. This, as Senate … Read more

Afghanistan Reports First COVID-19 Fatality

Afghanistan

Afghanistan reported its first fatality due to coronavirus disease. Afghanistan reported its first fatality due to coronavirus disease as the 40-year-old victim died in Balkh province from complications due to COVID-19. This, as Khaliullah Hekmati, the health director for Balkh province, told AFP that a 40-year-old victim had suffered other health problems, including his liver … Read more

Placido Domingo, Spanish Opera Star, Tests Positive For COVID-19

Placido Domingo

Placido Domingo had tested positive for the coronavirus disease Placido Domingo, a Spanish opera star, said that he had tested positive for the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. This, as Placido Domingo announced on social media, saying that he and his family were “in self-isolation for as long as it is deemed medically necessary”. He added … Read more

Visayas To Implement 24-Hour Curfew To Senior Citizens, Students

Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas

The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas ordered all LGUs to implement a 24-hour curfew to senior citizens and students. The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas issued an advisory, ordering all local government units to implement a 24-hour curfew to senior citizens and students. This, as Sec. Michael Lloyd L. … Read more

Panasonic To Shut Down Operations At Nevada Gigafactory

Panasonic

Panasonic will close its operations at the Nevada gigafactory. Panasonic, Tesla’s partner was pulling its 3,500 employees from its Nevada gigafactory over concerns about the spread of COVID-19. This, as Panasonic said that it will ramp down operations early next week and then close for 14 days, adding that this move only affects its employees. … Read more