News Roundup 13 March 2020
Mar 13, 2020 • 2 min Read
12 more positive for coronavirus; PH cases now at 64 | INQUIRER.NET – Twelve more people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease in the country, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 64. In a statement, Health Chief Francisco Duque III asked the public to assist the government for contact tracing of infected individuals. Twelve more people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease in the country, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 64, the Philippine health department said Friday. “Please contact DOH and call the designated hotline at (02) 8-651-7800 loc 1149-1150 for any new leads. For those who are confirmed cases, please let our hospitals take care of you”.
NCRPO to arrest Metro Manila lockdown violators | PHILSTAR.COM – The Philippine National Police warned those who will violate the planned lockdown of Metro Manila will face arrest. “If the guidelines have already been passed and it’s been disseminated, those who will violate will be arrested,” Major General Debold Sinas, National Capital Region Police Office director, said Friday.
2 COVID-19 cases in Batangas City confirmed; city implements stricter measures | Manila Bulletin – Authorities confirmed on Friday two cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Batangas City, prompting the local government to initiate strict measures to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Batangas City Health Officer Rosanna Barrion said they were informed of the results of the tests on Friday by the Department of Health (DOH) based on the samples submitted from two patients who earlier showed signs of COVID-19.
Guidelines for courts during Covid emergency set | The Manila Times – The Supreme Court on Thursday set guidelines for courts following the increase in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. In an administrative circular dated March 12, Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta ordered that only persons with official business in the courts may be allowed to enter halls of justice and court rooms.
