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When to use the COVID-19 test kits built at UPWhen to use the COVID-19 test kits built at UP

When to use the COVID-19 test kits built at UP

The test kit for UP-developed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is ready for field trials, just as the epidemic was declared…

March 13, 2020
Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measuresPassenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

Passenger on arrivals face mandatory measures

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) plans to impose compulsory measures for all inbound arrivals, including notifying personal information and…

March 11, 2020
Singapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatmentSingapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatment

Singapore charges visitors for coronavirus treatment

Singapore has started charging visitors for coronavirus treatment, the city-state said as it reported three new imported infections, two of…

March 10, 2020
New cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdownNew cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdown

New cases in China, S.Korea slow; Italy-wide lockdown

Infections climbed across Europe and Italy attempted a nationwide lockdown, but the situation in Asia showed improvements. China announced only…

March 10, 2020
Covid-19 measures all passengers who travelCovid-19 measures all passengers who travel

Covid-19 measures all passengers who travel

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is requiring travellers from Covid-19 infected countries and territories to produce medical certificates…

March 10, 2020
COVID-19: Home Quarantine Procedures for Individuals under Observation, Showing Symptoms of DiseaseCOVID-19: Home Quarantine Procedures for Individuals under Observation, Showing Symptoms of Disease

COVID-19: Home Quarantine Procedures for Individuals under Observation, Showing Symptoms of Disease

The number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Philippines grew to 24 on Monday night. President Rodrigo…

March 10, 2020
Philippines requires P3B to combat the spread of COVID-19Philippines requires P3B to combat the spread of COVID-19

Philippines requires P3B to combat the spread of COVID-19

The Department of Health requested a supplementary budget of P3 billion from the House of Representatives to combat the spread…

March 10, 2020
Rep. Salceda Insists on the Closure due to COVID-19Rep. Salceda Insists on the Closure due to COVID-19

Rep. Salceda Insists on the Closure due to COVID-19

Notwithstanding comments by President Rodrigo Duterte and the Ministry of Health opposing it, Albay Representative Joey Salceda insisted on Tuesday…

March 10, 2020
Poe is Looking for a Text Blast on COVID-19 Alerts as Cases GrowPoe is Looking for a Text Blast on COVID-19 Alerts as Cases Grow

Poe is Looking for a Text Blast on COVID-19 Alerts as Cases Grow

Public updates on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) should be made on a regular basis via text-based warnings, as the number…

March 10, 2020
The Philippines has just 2,000 COVID-19 test kits availableThe Philippines has just 2,000 COVID-19 test kits available

The Philippines has just 2,000 COVID-19 test kits available

Senators expressed their concern about the limited number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test kits available in the country. The…

March 9, 2020