MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The tourism industry, among the worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed less to the country’s economic output in 2020, data from the… Read more “Tourism share to economy tumbles by over 61% in 2020”
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Doctors fear Bicol might be like India, urge gov’t to place it under ECQ
Medical groups in Bicol warn COVID-19 cases in the region have been ‘alarmingly’ increasing BICOL (AdChoiceTV News) — Medical groups in Bicol appealed to the Inter-Agency Task… Read more “Doctors fear Bicol might be like India, urge gov’t to place it under ECQ”
Virus outbreaks at Thai factories threaten export sector, recovery
COVID-19 has swept through over 130 factories in Thailand, including those supplying international brands Bangkok, Thailand — A series of coronavirus outbreaks in Thai factories is raising… Read more “Virus outbreaks at Thai factories threaten export sector, recovery”
DOH, OCTA monitor Visayas, Mindanao over increase in COVID-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Health Department is closely monitoring the Visayas and Mindanao due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. OCTA Research said… Read more “DOH, OCTA monitor Visayas, Mindanao over increase in COVID-19 cases”
In China’s Latest Outbreak, Doctors Say the Infected Get Sicker, Faster
WUHAN (AdChoiceTV News) — As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads in southeastern China, doctors say they are finding that the symptoms are different and more… Read more “In China’s Latest Outbreak, Doctors Say the Infected Get Sicker, Faster”
DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country again tallied over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, raising the nationwide tally to 1,308,352, according to the Department of Health.… Read more “DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths”
India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers
India’s total COVID-19 caseload now stands at 29.2 million after rising by 94,052 in the past 24 hours India reported on Thursday, June 10, the highest single-day… Read more “India records world’s highest daily COVID-19 deaths after state revises numbers”
PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Sunday received 1 million additional doses of government-procured vaccine to be distributed in areas with high Covid-19 cases, particularly in… Read more “PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases”
DOH lists 195 new COVID-19 deaths, over 59,000 active cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country tallied 195 new COVID-19 deaths raising the casualty count to 21,732, according to the Department of Health on Saturday. The daily… Read more “DOH lists 195 new COVID-19 deaths, over 59,000 active cases”
Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country’s Covid-19 recovery tally climbed to 1,149,010 after 6,852 new survivors were reported on Sunday. The latest data from the Department of… Read more “Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries”
Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants
(AdChoiceTV News) — Authorities in Vietnam have detected a new coronavirus variant that is a combination of the Indian and UK COVID-19 variants and spreads quickly by… Read more “Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK COVID-19 variants”
Iloilo City requests MECQ extension until mid-June
ILOILO CITY – The city government here on Friday said it will be asking for an extension of its modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) classification until June 15… Read more “Iloilo City requests MECQ extension until mid-June”
Philippines sees 6,831 new coronavirus cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Local health authorities on Saturday recorded 6,831 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the Philippines to 1,178,217. Active cases:… Read more “Philippines sees 6,831 new coronavirus cases”
COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit 1,171,403
MANILA, Philippines — The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines hit 1,171,403 on Friday after the Department of Health reported 6,258 new infections. Active cases:… Read more “COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit 1,171,403”
India cases hit new record as calls grow for Strict Lockdown
MUMBAI, India (AdChoiceTV News) — Many medical experts, opposition leaders and some of the Supreme Court judges have suggested the lockdown seems to be the only option… Read more “India cases hit new record as calls grow for Strict Lockdown”
Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror
Indians from the millions-strong expat community in the UAE, stranded in their homeland during a catastrophic coronavirus surge, are swamping private jet operators with requests to whisk… Read more “Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror”
Indian COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries — WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been… Read more “Indian COVID-19 variant found in at least 17 countries — WHO”
Hong Kong to Ban Flights From the Philippines, India, Pakistan
CENTRAL HK (AdChoiceTV News) — Hong Kong ban flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 14 days starting today, Tuesday as the city reported the first… Read more “Hong Kong to Ban Flights From the Philippines, India, Pakistan”
Active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines hit record high at 193,476
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Friday recorded 10,726 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 914,971. Active cases: 193,476 or 21.1% of… Read more “Active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines hit record high at 193,476”
Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again
AdChoiceTV News — Popular tourist destinations Baguio, Boracay and El Nido have either barred visitors or imposed tourist limits again as local government units (LGUs) try to… Read more “Baguio, Boracay, El Nido bar tourists again”
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