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Read more about the article Davao’s main swab center closes as 8 staff test positive with COVID-19
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)

Davao’s main swab center closes as 8 staff test positive with COVID-19

Davao City's main COVID-19 swabbing center, the Santa Ana Health Center, is temporarily closed for a week as eight of its staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Read more about the article Police: Shooting of Bukidnon town councilor could be due to grudge
A relative holds a portrait of the late Susan Gayonan, the municipal councilor of Talakag, Bukidnon, who was gunned down in Barangay San Antonio of the same town on Saturday afternoon. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Police: Shooting of Bukidnon town councilor could be due to grudge

Despite claims by relatives that the Bukidnon town council member who was gunned down Saturday afternoon near her home had no known enemies, investigation of the police has led to personal grudge as the motive for the killing.

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Read more about the article COVID-19 updates: MECQ extended in Davao, Mother of Samal mayor dies from COVID-19
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COVID-19 updates: MECQ extended in Davao, Mother of Samal mayor dies from COVID-19

Eleven other areas in Visayas and Luzon are also classified under MECQ, prompting Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque to say this is "a record of sorts" with the most number of cities placed under MECQ.

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Read more about the article Davao public hospital seek more nurses amidst COVID-19 surge
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)

Davao public hospital seek more nurses amidst COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 cases in Davao City cotinues to rise, a shortage of nurses and medical staff has prompted the head of the Southern Philippine Medical Center to seek help from the City Government of Davao to address this need.

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