The Philippines has flattened its curve of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, an expert from the University of the Philippines (UP)-OCTA Research team said Sunday. “Actually, na-flatten ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: Covid-19 cases surging as govt secures US$8.83bil in foreign loans to fight pandemic
The Philippines has so far secured a total of US$8.83 billion in borrowings, loans and grant assistance for the government's Covid-19 (coronavirus) disease response efforts from its development ... ( read original story ...)
Habagat to bring cloudy skies, rain over Philippines
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will cast cloudy skies with rainshowers over the Philippines within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Sunday afternoon. In its 4 p.m. forecast, the state weather bureau ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 2,839 new coronavirus infections, 85 more deaths
The Philippines health ministry on Sunday reported 2,839 new coronavirus cases and 85 more deaths, bringing the country's total tally of infections to 237,365 and fatalities to 3,875. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ coronavirus curve has flattened – UP expert
University of the Philippines professor and OCTA Research Team fellow Dr. Guido David said the Philippines has flattened the curve of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). ( read original story ...)
Powerful typhoon slams Japan with violent winds, heavy rain
A powerful typhoon that officials warned could bring record rains and gusts strong enough to flip cars slammed into southern Japan on Sunday, prompting authorities to urge millions to seek shelter. ( read original story ...)
Death toll from Bangladesh mosque explosion rises to 24
The death toll from a gas pipeline explosion in a mosque outside Bangladesh’s capital rose to 24 on Sunday while authorities were examining how a leakage caused the accident during evening prayers. A ... ( read original story ...)
24 Killed in Air Conditioner Blast in Bangladesh Mosque
Police have filed a case over the incident, suspected to be caused by a gas leakage in pipelines. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed best possible treatment to the injured. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, country with highest children deaths from coronavirus
At least 148 children have died from the deadly coronavirus in Indonesia making it the country with the highest fatalities among children. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia: Doctors plead for accessible health care as Covid-19 cases hit 194,000
The government must provide accessible health care for health workers and their families as the battle against Covid-19 seems far from over, the Indonesian Society of Respirology (PDPI) has said. ( read original story ...)