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Read more about the article UP research calls for MECQ in Davao, NCR with rise in COVID-19 cases
A barangay tanod (watchman) in Agdao Centro sprays a disinfectant on a resident's hands prior to his entry into the community. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

UP research calls for MECQ in Davao, NCR with rise in COVID-19 cases

Government should place high risk areas of COVID-19 such as Davao City and National Capital Region under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), a research group from University of the Philippines says.

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Read more about the article Students complain of security and protocol lapse in quarantine center
The provincial government of Davao de Oro brought 35 stranded student-scholars of the Community Technical College of Southeastern Mindanao (CTCSM) in Maco, Davao de Oro to a patient care center in Nabunturan on May 16, 2020. (Photo from Province of Davao de Oro Facebook page)

Students complain of security and protocol lapse in quarantine center

A community college in Davao de Oro expressed concern of their students’ safety in a government quarantine facility after receiving reports of lapses in protocol.

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Read more about the article SPMC increases testing capacity as city tracks COVID-19 in barangays
LABORATORY TRAINING IN ACTION. Davao Regional Medical Center personnel undergo hands-on training on laboratory techniques and procedures for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics in UP Mindanao in preparation for the COVID-19 facility of the hospital. (Photo from Philippine Genome Center-Mindanao)

SPMC increases testing capacity as city tracks COVID-19 in barangays

The Southern Philippines Medical Center announced on Monday an increase of their testing capacity for COVID-19 cases with the addition of two Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) machines and one automated extractor.

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Read more about the article Frontliners hit with COVID-19 draws questions on safety and equipment
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Frontliners hit with COVID-19 draws questions on safety and equipment

A total of 28 health frontliners and staff of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has fallen ill of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), their report said Monday.

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Read more about the article Lumads say reports of COVID-19 in Haran fake news
Lorena Mandacawan, head of the health committee in the sanctuary, explains to fellow Manobos the need to wear mask to protect from COVID-19. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Lumads say reports of COVID-19 in Haran fake news

Displaced Lumad families staying in UCCP Haran react to another case of “disinformation” that two infants who died was due to COVID-19 infection.

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