Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as the coronavirus, or COVID, is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.[7] The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic.[8]
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
fever
dry cough
tiredness
Less common symptoms:
aches and pains
sore throat
diarrhoea
conjunctivitis
headache
loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
01 May 2021
Today, the DFA received reports of 23 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new recoveries and 2 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries and those under treatment saw a slight decrease to 61.34% and 32.42%, respectively. Meanwhile fatalities increased to 6.24%.
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The DFA received no new reports on COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 18,380; total fatalities at 1,147; total recoveries at 11,274; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 4,167.
The DFA continues to monitor the situation of overseas Filipinos and remains steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare.
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Today, the DFA reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new recoveries, and no new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 94.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
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04 May 2021
Today, the DFA reports 26 new COVID-19 cases, 12 new recoveries, and no new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 94.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
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#WeHealAsOne
Figures today show 41 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases and recoveries among our nationals abroad to 18,457 and 11,292 respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
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The DFA received reports confirming 22 new COVID-19 cases, 14 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos remains at 94.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
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#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 45 new COVID-19 cases, 27 new recoveries, and 12 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 9 new cases in Asia and the Pacific have been verified by DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
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Today, the DFA received reports of 13 new COVID-19 cases, 16 new recoveries and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries saw a slight decrease to 61.22%. Meanwhile fatalities and those under treatment increased to 6.25% and 32.52%, respectively.
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The DFA received reports of 3 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery and 1 new fatality among Filipinos abroad today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 18,540; total fatalities at 1,160; total recoveries at 11,349; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 4,234.
The DFA continues to monitor the situation of overseas Filipinos and remains steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and no new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 94.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new recoveries, and 1 new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 94.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Figures today show 2 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and 1 new fatality among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases and recoveries among our nationals abroad to 18,571 and 11,366 respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
13 May 2021
The DFA received no new reports on COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad today. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos remains at 94.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 10 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, no new cases were verified by DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports of 26 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries and fatalities saw a slight decrease to 61.10% and 6.24%, respectively. Meanwhile those under treatment increased to 32.65%
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,398 with 1,669 active cases.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,509 with 1,677 active cases.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,616 with 1,641 active cases.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,769 with 1,626 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 57.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,879 with 1,590 active cases.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,963 with 1,540 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 58.
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UPDATE: As of May 7, 2021, the PNP Health Service recorded 131 new recoveries today bringing the total number of personnel who recovered from COVID-19 to 19,493.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 20,086 with 1,535 active cases.
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May 8
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UPDATE: As of May 9, 2021, the PNP Health Service recorded 126 new recoveries today bringing the total number of personnel who recovered from COVID-19 to 19,615. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 21,168 with 1,495 active cases.
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- May 1
- The first batch of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 3:44 p.m consisting of 15,000 doses via Qatar Airways.[344] Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., NTF chief implementer and vaccine czar, said the 15,000 doses will be used for a dry run in preparation for the arrival of bigger shipments this month.[345]
- The Philippine government started the vaccination of A4 priority group consisting of economic frontliners through a symbolic inoculation on Labor Day.[346]
- May 3 – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III administers President Rodrigo Duterte with the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.[347]
- May 5 – The country temporarily imposed ban to travelers including those with 14-days prior travel history from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan from May 7 to 14, 2021 amid the threat of B.1.617 COVID-19 variant as announced by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.[348]
- May 7
- The country breached 1-M mark on the total number of recoveries as DOH announced additional 4,227 recuperated patients, bringing the total to 1,003,160 at 92.22% rate. Meanwhile, 7,733 fresh cases and 108 fatalities were also reported, raising the total confirmed cases to 1,087,885 and death toll to 18,099.[349]
- The seventh batch of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 7:59 a.m consisting of 1,500,000 doses via Cebu Pacific.[350]
- May 8 – The third batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 1 p.m consisting of 2,030,400 doses via Singapore Airlines flight.[351][352]
- May 10 – The first batch of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 9 p.m consisting of 193,050 doses via Air Hong Kong.[353]
- May 12 – The second batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 9 p.m consisting of 15,000 doses via Qatar Airways. Food and Drug Administration Director General Eric Domingo told GMA News Online that the 15,000 doses delivered on Wednesday were Component 2 or the Sputnik V's second dose.[353]
- May 13 – Malacañang through its spokesperson announced the shift of NCR plus to GCQ status from May 15–31, 2021, including CAR, Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva Vizcaya, Batangas, Quezon, Puerto Princesa City, Iligan City, Davao City, and Lanao Del Sur. Meanwhile, Santiago City, Zamboanga City, Quirino, and Ifugao were placed under MECQ and rest of the country under MGCQ from May 15–31, 2021.[354]
- May 14 – All travelers including those with 14-days prior travel history from Oman and the United Arab Emirates were added to travel ban from May 15–31, 2021 as confirmed by Presidential spokesman Harry Roque upon the recommendation of DOH amid the threat of B.1.617 COVID-19 variant. Meanwhile, travel ban from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was extended until May 31, 2021.[355
- May 20
- The eight batch of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA around 7:35 a.m consisting of 500,000 doses of government-procured via a commercial Cebu Pacific flight, bringing the country's total stockpile of the vaccine so far to 5.5 million of CoronaVac.[353]
- The highest daily vaccination rate was recorded in the country with 229,769 inoculations administered in a day since the start of the nationwide vaccination drive. Currently, a total of 3,718,308 doses were already administered to priority population which includes frontliners, senior citizens, and people with comorbidities.[356]
- May 23 – IATF-EID placed Iloilo City under MECQ status including the provinces of Apayao, Benguet, Cagayan from May 23–31, 2021 amid the sudden surge of COVID-19 cases.[357]
- May 25 – The country passed the 20,000 mark on the number of COVID-19 deaths as DOH recorded 36 additional fatalities bringing the death toll at 20,019. Meanwhile, 3,972 fresh cases and 4,659 recuperations were also reported raising the total cases to 1,188,672 and recoveries to 1,120,452 at 94.26% rate.[358]
- May 30
- The third batch of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine from Moscow arrived at NAIA around 10:30 p.m consisting of 50,000 doses via Qatar Airways.[359]
- Barangay Namruangan in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur was placed under ‘extreme’ ECQ from May 29 to June 11, 2021 through a resolution approved by Mayor Edgardo Cobangbang Jr. due to rising number of COVID-19 cases. The village reported 31 cases which consists mainly of its barangay officials. Residents aren't allowed to leave their homes, and their essential needs are covered by the municipality. Meanwhile, the rest of the town is under MECQ until June 8, 2021.[360]
- May 31
- President Rodrigo Duterte approved IATF-EID's recommendataion to extend GCQ in the NCR+ bubble from June 1–15, 2021. Also placed under GCQ are Baguio City, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Abra, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Batangas, Quezon, Iligan City, Davao City, Lanao del Sur, and Cotabato City from June 1–30, 2021. Meanwhile, MECQ were set to Santiago City, Cagayan, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Puerto Princesa City, Iloilo City, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte, Cagayan de Oro City, Butuan City, and Agusan del Sur; and MGCQ for the rest of the country from June 1–15, 2021.[361]
- Travel ban was extended from June 1–15, 2021 for travelers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates as to prevent the spread of the double mutant B.1617 COVID-19 variant upon the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte.[362]
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