The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has postponed the homecoming of its graduates this month due to the 2019 novel coronavirus, said PMAAAI. This, as the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) said that the homecoming was initially set on Feb. 14-15. The association added that the supposed 2-day homecoming event in Fort Del Pilar … Read more
Authorities in China said that they faced a severe shortage of hospital beds and equipment needed to treat patients who have 2019 novel coronavirus. This, as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections rose to at least 27,300 with cases reported in more than 20 countries. Among the cases was a newborn baby who was diagnosed … Read more
Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese tourist who died in the Philippines due to 2019 novel coronavirus will be cremated Wednesday. A 44-year-old Chinese tourist from Wuhan City in China was supposed to be cremated within 12 hours after his death. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that a Chinese-Filipino business group, … Read more
Negros Oriental (NegOr) Governor Roel Degamo on Wednesday said that they’re monitoring 38 people for suspected 2019 novel coronavirus infection. This, after 37 hotel staff and a pedicab driver came in close contact with the first two confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines. Negros Oriental (NegOr) Governor Roel Degamo also said that four out of … Read more
The Japanese health minister on Wednesday said that at least 10 people on a cruise ship were tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus. This, as Japan has quarantined the cruise ship carrying 3,711 people and was testing those onboard for the 2019 novel coronavirus. The testing was held after a former passenger was diagnosed … Read more
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said that there’s no need to suspend classes in the Philippines due to Novel Coronavirus. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque during a press conference at Malacañang that the DOH was “not aware of the reasons” of suspending classes. He added that the suspension of classes were also … Read more
The Manila Health Department released a statement following the unverified information regarding an alleged novel coronavirus case in Binondo. In a statement on Monday, the Manila Health Department said that a Chinese man was diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia. This Chinese man was working at a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). According to Manila City … Read more