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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 DepEd to push August 24 opening, seeks LGUs’ help
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DepEd to push August 24 opening, seeks LGUs’ help

The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out preparations for the school opening on August 24, as it seeks local government units to assist in distributing printed learning materials for students with no gadgets and internet access.

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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 No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents
Two health workers who finished their night shift at a local hospital waited for nearly an hour at for their ride offered by the city government as the city started its enhanced community quarantine to control the spread of Covid-19.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio allayed rumors that the city is opting a two-month enhanced community quarantine after May 31, the last day of the general community quarantine (GCQ).

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