Read more about the article FM pass, curfew in Davao City to be lifted on August 3
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)

FM pass, curfew in Davao City to be lifted on August 3

The City Government of Davao is set to lift the food and medicine (FM) pass and curfew hours for Davao City starting Monday, August 3, as part of easing things for residence under the general modified community quarantine (MGCQ).

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Read more about the article Envi group says switch to washable masks will save beaches
Members of the sales staff of a pharmacy in downtown Cagayan de Oro show to reporters Tuesday a pack of disposable surgical mask, the only stock left in their inventory after a customer bought all their N95 face masks on Monday. City councilor George Goking said he will look into the reported shortage of N95 face masks in the city in light of the Taal Volcano explosion in Luzon. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Envi group says switch to washable masks will save beaches

An environmental group is appealing to the public to switch from wearing medical or surgical masks in this pandemic to reusable masks to save the environment.

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Read more about the article Zero applicants for Covid-19 health staffing worries DOH-11
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Zero applicants for Covid-19 health staffing worries DOH-11

Local health officials said there have been no applications to their call for health workers for Covid-19 response, as they raise concern on the exhaustion of its personnel.

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Read more about the article MinDA asks IATF to suspend “oppressive” policy on barriers for motorcycles
Local government health staff check the temperatures of motorists and passengers before they are allowed to enter the town of Tagoloan in Barangay Casinglot, at the border of Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

MinDA asks IATF to suspend “oppressive” policy on barriers for motorcycles

The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has asked the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 to reconsider and suspend its policy requiring barriers for motorcycle back riders.

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Read more about the article Region 10 hospital chief on leave, not resigning, amid speculations
Dr. Jose Chan, chief of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center, during one of the press briefings on coronavirus at the city hall recently. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Region 10 hospital chief on leave, not resigning, amid speculations

The head of Region 10’s referral hospital for Covid-19 treatment explained his absence from duty is due to his leave of absence, shooting down speculation that he had resigned over a labor issue with health workers.

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