Baguio City Cancels Panagbenga Festival Over Fears Of 2019-nCoV

Baguio City

Baguio City has canceled the opening parade of the Panagbenga Festival due to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, according to its mayor. In a press conference, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said that he was canceling the street parade on Saturday, February 1. The Cordillera Regional Athletic Association (CARAA) said that “all events … Read more

DOH Waits For Risk Assessment Before Pushing Total Ban To China

DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said that the department will wait for the latest risk assessment from the World Health Organization (WHO) before pushing for a total ban on travelers from China. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the temporary travel restriction was only for travelers coming from Hubei province. Also, Duque … Read more