Philippines real-time news

Coronavirus: Ruby Princess leaves Australian coastline (source — www.stuff.co.nz) 27/04/2020 10:00:16

The Covid-19 stricken cruise ship has finally left the Australian coastline and is bound for the Philippines.

Philippines extends lockdown to stop coronavirus spread (source — www.khaleejtimes.com) 24/04/2020 18:24:39

Duterte took the decision upon recommendation of a group of experts.

Coronavirus live news: Sweden reports highest number of new cases as WHO launches €7.5bn fundraising bid (source — www.theguardian.com) 24/04/2020 17:47:36

Cases in the Philippines pass 7,000; Russian cases jump by more than 5,000 in a day; no deaths in South Korea in last 24 hoursGlobal report: Sweden queries lockdowns as Germany keeps guard up Perilous...

Coronavirus live news: Russia sees near-record jump in cases; Spain recoveries outstrip new infections (source — www.theguardian.com) 24/04/2020 15:05:57

Cases in the Philippines pass 7,000; no deaths in South Korea in last 24 hours; experts reject Trump’s disinfectant theoryMedical experts denounce Trump’s ‘dangerous’ treatment suggestion Panama: lock...

IATA urges Malaysia to support airlines to survive Covid-19 impact (source — www.thesundaily.my) 24/04/2020 08:46:25

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is among the priority countries in Asia Pacific that need to take action to support local airlines to survive the Covid-19 pandemic as the impact on the industry worsens, says t...

Coronavirus live news: experts reject Trump's 'disinfectant' theory as Ramadan begins (source — www.theguardian.com) 24/04/2020 07:05:29

Doctors call president’s comments ‘jaw-dropping’ and dangerous; Algeria, Egypt, UAE shorten ease restrictions for Ramadan, Indonesia increases them; Follow the latest updates First trial for potential...

Coronavirus: Taranaki councillor battling to get wife home from Philippines after six weeks of separation (source — www.stuff.co.nz) 24/04/2020 04:54:21

When John Sandford's wife went to the Philippines to mourn her mother, he never imagined they'd be apart for months.

Ruby Princess departs Australian waters en-route to Philippines (source — www.news.com.au) 24/04/2020 00:05:35

The Ruby Princess cruise ship has left Australian waters, 35 days after thousands of passengers disembarked the virus-hit ship in what has been described as one of the worst public health crises in N...

Virus-stricken cruise ship leaves Australia (source — www.thesundaily.my) 23/04/2020 16:21:22

SYDNEY: A cruise ship linked to hundreds of coronavirus infections and at least 19 deaths in Australia departed Thursday, leaving behind a criminal investigation and public outrage over the handling o...

Ruby Princess at centre of outbreak in Tasmania, chief medic says (source — www.smh.com.au) 23/04/2020 12:06:21

The boat, which has been linked to 21 coronavirus deaths and more than 650 infections nationwide, was led out of Port Kembla on Thursday, bound for the Philippines.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
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  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
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Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
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  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death