News Roundup 31 March 2020
Mar 31, 2020 • 1 min Read
COVID-19 cases in Philippines surge to 2,084 with biggest daily rise | PHILSTAR.COM – The Philippines reported 538 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, its biggest one-day leap yet since the outbreak, as the Department of Health ramps up its testing efforts. From 1,546 infections the day before, the additional cases brought the national total to 2,084. DOH also said there are 10 additional fatalities, raising the death toll to 88.
BREAKING: Bongbong Marcos tests positive for COVID-19 | INQUIRER.NET – Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), his lawyer confirmed Tuesday. His spokesman, Atty. Victor Rodriguez, said that Marcos’ condition is improving after testing positive for the disease.
Sen. Vilanueva files first Congress report, seeks action plan from government | Manila Bulletin – Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, April 1, said he hopes to see in the coming days how the government would actually implement its plans as authorized under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act.
UP test kit ready for rollout this week | The Manila Times – The field validation for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing kit developed by the University of the Philippines’ National Institute of Health (UP-NIH) is expected to be finished by this Wednesday, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced on Monday.
