Following the most recent African swine fever outbreak, Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday signed a memorandum banning the entry of hogs and pork products from Mindanao. According to the governor, based on records and findings by the Provincial Veterinary Office, African swine fever has spread across the Mindanao region, particularly in Davao Occidental, …
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San Carlos City mayor bars foreign vessel
Amid the ongoing threat posed by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo issued an executive order yesterday morning barring a foreign vessel from entering municipal waters. Based on a copy of the order forwarded to members of the media, the M/V Sea Music, a general cargo vessel originating from the …
La Castellana resident under investigation for nCoV
A person under investigation for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) from La Castellana was brought at the Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City. Negros Occidental provincial administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, revealed the patient yesterday requested to be transported from their home to the hospital. “The patient has [the] flu-like symptoms of nCoV, including sore …
5 under investigation for nCoV in NegOcc
Canadian national tests negative, set to be discharged By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to the Bacolod City Health Office (CHO), as of yesterday, there are currently five patients under investigation in Negros Occidental for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). CHO Environment and Sanitation Division head, Dr. Grace Tan, who also serves as spokesperson for …
Iloilo nCoV patients may be isolated in Lambunao
The Iloilo provincial government announced patients under investigation for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) patients will be isolated at the Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial District Hospital in Lambunao. Hospital Management Office chief, Dr. Cynthia Cabangal-Ng, said the facility was chosen as they are currently equipped with six isolation units, which are capable of providing …
NegOcc allocates P33.5M for nCoV prevention
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga The Negros Occidental provincial government will be allocating P33.5 million towards the prevention and control of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the funding will be sourced from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council budget. He noted, Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office head, Dr. …
Coast Guard monitoring vessels originating from China
PCG: Ship from China arrives in San Carlos City today Philippine Coast Guard-Negros Occidental (PCG) chief, Lt. Commander Jansen Benjamin, said they are strictly monitoring all vessels originating from China and docking in the province as parts of precautions against the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). The Coast Guard official noted, prior to the nCoV issue, …
Third patient under investigation for nCoV in Bacolod
Familiaran: Recently returned OFWs should coordinate accordingly By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga Bacolod City Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, who chairs the recently-created Bacolod City Inter-Agency Task Force Against the Novel Coronavirus, yesterday confirmed there are currently three “persons under investigation” for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) in Bacolod City. He identified the patients in …
Silliman University implements preventive measures against nCoV
Amid the ongoing threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental has implemented preventive measures to protect their student body. In an advisory released on their official social media page, the university prefaced their statement, affirming, they are confident in the efforts being made by the Negros Oriental provincial …
Iloilo City to create task force on nCoV
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he plans to issue an executive order creating a task force to combat the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). “Sa subong sa syudad waay pa kita confirmed [cases]; may ara kita PUI pero waay pa confirmation asta subong (There are currently no confirmed nCoV cases in the city, while …