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Cebu City Quarantine Facility at Block 27 NRA opens on April 25

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Ram Mancelita
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In a bid to effectively cater to individuals found positive of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Cebu City Government is opening its Quarantine Facility located at the Block 27, North Reclamation Area (NRA) this Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Once opened, the facility will become one of the biggest and most sophisticated quarantine facility built and owned by a local government in the country to date.

Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, together with other City officials, personally inspected the area on Thursday morning, a few days before the start of its operations.

Photo from Cebu City Public Information Office

The quarantine facility will have 200 beds, separated in cubicles. The entire building will be equipped with a negative pressure ventilation system which blocks airborne transmission and prevents contaminated air from escaping the facility.

Aside from this, the facility will be fully furnished with the necessary hospital equipment in isolating and treating patients with mild to moderate symptoms of the COVID-19.

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Mayor Labella stressed that the contractor of the quarantine facility was required to strictly follow the protocols and standards set by the Department of Health (DOH) in the establishment of this type of facility.

Construction of the quarantine facility started last March 28, just two days after Mayor Labella signed Executive Order No. 064 declaring a State of Enhanced Community Quarantine in Cebu City.

The Cebu City Government has allocated P100 million for its construction. However, the City was able to save around half of the budget allocated for the facility.

This is thanks to several donors and well-meaning individuals from the private sector who have extended their help in the spirit of camaraderie and bayanihan during this pandemic.

Photo from Cebu City Public Information Office

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

LOOK: Prenup shoot over Video Call amid home quarantine

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Sarah Ladeza
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Love knows no boundaries.

The adage applicable amid the CoVID-19 crisis. Because the whole nation has been placed under the enhanced community quarantine, businesses have been greatly affected. Events have been cancelled, businesses have to close and mass gatherings have been discouraged.

I personally know some people who had to cancel their wedding plans due to the quarantine, even their prenuptial shoot. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case for Alexis Bryan Labing and Bernadette “Pink” Zamora.

Instead of holding back and postponing their plans, they have taken their prenuptial shoot up a notch and shot their photos via video call.

Luminara Photo, a Manila-based destination wedding photography business, was in-charge of the couple’s prenuptial shoot. Not to mention, their shots are amazing.

Be in awe of these photos by Luminara Photo:

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

White-tailed eagles seen flying in England after 240 years

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Marel Baluyos
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There are still a lot of things we should all be grateful for amid the global pandemic of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

One of this is the sighting of a white-tailed eagle over the North York Moors in England after disappearing for 240 years. White-tailed eagles also known as sea eagles are one of the largest eagle species on Earth.

Hunted to extinction throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, these eagles are now making a triumphant return through the “sea eagle project” which is part of a 5-year strategy managed by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England to bring eagles back.

Several eaglets were released onto the cliff sides on the Isle of Wight.

 “I have spent much of my life working on the reintroduction of these amazing birds and so watching them take to the skies of the Isle of Wight has been a truly special moment. Establishing a population of white-tailed eagles in the south of England will link and support emerging populations of these birds in the Netherlands, France and Ireland, with the aim of restoring the species to the southern half of Europe. The team is pleased that the project fulfills one of the specific aims of the Government’s 25 year Environment Plan.”

– Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation

World Bank approves ₱5-B loan loan for PH’s COVID-19 emergency response project

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Ram Mancelita
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The World Bank has approved a US $100 million (about ₱5 billion) loan for the Philippines’ COVID-19 Emergency Response Project.

In a statement, the World Bank said the loan financing will help the country meet urgent healthcare needs during the pandemic and bolster its public health preparedness.

The project, which will be implemented by the Department of Health (DOH), will focus on providing essential healthcare delivery system for critical medical services to accommodate the increasing demands in the coming months.

This also includes procurement of COVID-19 test kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), drugs such as antivirals, antibiotics and essential medicines; medical supplies and equipment like cardiac monitors, ventilators, portable x-ray machines.

“Boosting the country’s capacity to respond to COVID-19 will save lives,” said Achim Fock, World Bank acting country director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

“The government has taken quick and decisive action in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the World Bank is proud to support its efforts. Right now, no other investment offers greater return.”

114 inmates, 13 personnel at Cebu City Jail test positive for COVID-19

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Ram Mancelita
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On April 22, 2020, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office VII (BJMP) has confirmed that the Cebu City Jail has a total of 127 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 114 of which are inmates while the other 13 are personnel.

Subject patients were already in isolation when the results came out yesterday afternoon.

The BJMP-7 Director Efren Nemeño  has ordered an intensified contact tracing to detect other possible carriers for immediate isolation and medical treatment. He also assured the public and the families of the affected individuals that they will be providing a more focused medical care to the patients until fully recovered from the virus infection.

The task force is also putting all efforts to contain the virus, following the stricter health protocols while working closely with the Department of Health Region VII and Local Epidemiology Unit of Cebu City.

With this, the BJMP has also cancelled the “Dunol” and “E-Dalaw” programs at Cebu City Jail – Male Dormitory.

As of April 22, 2020, the entire Cebu now has a total of 340 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 21 recoveries and 8 deaths. Cebu City alone has a total of 310 confirmed cases.

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Cebu Capitol to start mass testing in the province next week

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Sarah Ladeza
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The Cebu Provisional Government plans to start one major push: mass testing in the province of Cebu.

With the scary rising of positive cases in Cebu City, the government could not just sit and watch this pandemic scare us even more, we have to fight. We need to isolate the potential COVID-19 carriers away from their community. We need to save everyone hence, the need for the mass testing.

Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia

To prepare for a modified enhanced community quarantine, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia aims to purchase rapid test kits for Covid-19 this week so the massive targeted testing can start next week.

At least 50,000 rapid test kits will be purchased to test persons under monitoring (PUM), the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), and other areas with dense population and near to areas infected with COVID-19. The Cebu Provincial Government is now checking out several suppliers that can provide FDA-approved and accurate test kits at the best price.

Testing and disseminating of the test kits will depend on demographics which will be conducted by the UP Cebu Medical Alumni. They will be the ones to identify the towns, cities or municipalities where tests will be done. Tests will depend on some factors like population density, presence of COVID-19 positive patients, and location.

Meanwhile, a new executive order cancelling the exemptions given to workers of supermarkets, grocery stores, fast food chains, business process outsourcing, pharmacies and bakeries among others has taken effect since April 21.

Though the aforementioned were given exemptions to cross borders previously, tighter restrictions will be observed starting on April 21 until further notice. Hence, employers of these sectors are asked to provide stay-in accommodations to their workers.

Closed areas include:

  • N. Bacalso Avenue in Bulacao (South)
  • Mahiga Creek in Mandaue City (North)

In the South, the only access for vehicles will be the South Coastal Road (SRP) connecting to Talisay City.

“We really need to protect all our borders and set up strict border controls especially that the cases in Cebu City are increasing,”

– Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia

She also revoked all transit vehicle passes previously issued by the Capitol after getting reports of people faking these.

Though there are still a few number of exempted workers who can cross the boundaries, policemen were instructed to inspect closely every delivery can, cargo truck and ambulance among others. Every possible vehicle which could smuggle passengers from Cebu City to the province and vice-versa should be watched closely. Passengers of every vehicle must be able to present an identification card to avoid being blocked at the border.

Let us all hope that the government and the Cebuanos, including the whole world will be able to win the battle against COVID-19 as soon as possible. May we all be able to return to our normal lives and may everyone be able to return to their communities. For us to do so, let’s stay indoors and adhere to whatever is being implemented.

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Cebu City extends Enhanced Community Quarantine to May 15

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Ram Mancelita
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With the city’s increasing number of individuals found positive of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella has decided to extend the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu City until May 15, 2020.

This is also based on the recommendations of the health experts in the city as the COVID-19 cases continue to rise due to the city’s continued efforts in targeted mass testing of residents in the barangays where there are confirmed cases.

As per Mayor Labella, he will issue the executive order of the ECQ extension anytime next week. He also noted, his team will continue to closely monitor the city’s situation and should there be a significant decrease on the cases, he can and will immediately lift the ECQ.

As of April 22, 2020, the entire Cebu now has a total of 341 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 21 recoveries and 8 deaths. Cebu City alone has a total of 311 confirmed cases.

The Cebu City Government appeals to everyone to fully cooperate and religiously follower the city-mandated protocols and safety measures as we continue to fight the invisible enemy.

We are all advised to continue to Stay At Home, practice good hygiene, and follow the authorities.

Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu City will be extended to May 15, 2020.

Posted by Edgar Labella on Wednesday, April 22, 2020

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

What to do if you’re stranded in Cebu amid Enhanced Community Quarantine?

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Ram Mancelita
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Most areas in the Philippines have implemented the community quarantine to help contain the spread of COVID-19. In Cebu, we are on enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) with stricter border controls. This results to many people stranded somewhere else.

Every time we post COVID-19 updates on our Facebook Page, we always come across comments about (1) those who are from other provinces outside Cebu but are stranded in Cebu and (2) those who are from Cebu but are stranded in other provinces.

Not trying to give you false hopes, if you are stuck in Cebu or somewhere else, it will be really difficult (almost impossible) to go home during this time. But in this post, we will (at least) try to address these aforementioned concerns.

1: STRANDED IN CEBU

With the rising cases of COVID-19, Cebu has recently imposed a stricter border control — inter-city traveling is even more difficult now. With the closed outbound ports in Cebu, it’s not yet possible to get out.

Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia has also pointed out that even Cebu opens its outbound ports, other local government units down to the specific barangays will be hesitant to have you stay, especially that you came from a city with the highest COVID-19 cases in the region. They will also need to ensure the safety of their people.

The best thing to do for now is seek for cash aid or assistance from your local government unit. Try this:

  • Most local government units (or even Barangays) already have their own Facebook Pages.
  • You can also try finding your Mayor’s and Barangay’s name on Facebook.
  • Reach out to them by messaging on Facebook. Usually, they also include the contact numbers where you can call them.

2: CEBUANOS STRANDED IN OTHER PROVINCES

The Cebu Provincial Government has launched a centralized assistance center for stranded Cebuanos where qualified individuals will receive a cash aid. To avail this, here are the steps:

  1. Go to the Stranded Cebuanos Assistance Center Facebook Page. Find the form posted on their Page.
  2. Print/download this form, fill it up and send a copy through messenger by messaging them on Facebook. Or you can just type the information required and send through messenger.
  3. An original copy of your application will be required before any form of assistance will be released. Keep your original copies and wait for any advise where to send it.

For inquiries, you can call the Cebu Provincial Government Assistance Center at call (032) 888-2329 loc 3011 & 3013.

Alternatively:

In most cases, the Cebu Provincial Government will only accept those Cebuanos who are from the Cebu province (and NOT from Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City).

  • Most local government units (or even Barangays) already have their own Facebook Pages.
  • You can also try finding your Mayor’s and Barangay’s name on Facebook.
  • Reach out to them by messaging on Facebook. Usually, they also include the contact numbers where you can call them.

If you're stuck in Cebu and wish to go home amid COVID-19 Enhanced Community Quarantine, comment down 👇 your current…

Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

Feeling particularly stressed or anxious? Study shows playing Tetris helps

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 I’m sure everyone is familiar with the name Tetris, your childhood game about fitting in falling blocks of varying shapes to the bottom and avoiding them reaching to the top. It is an old-time classic puzzle video game dating back to 1984 and was played on handheld consoles we often call the “Brick Game”.

Well, your old-time friend can actually help you feel at ease. According to a research entitled: “A better distraction: Exploring the benefits of flow during uncertain waiting periods,” their findings suggest that by playing Tetris, a significant decrease in stress and anxiety levels often occur and that an influx of positive emotions often emerge.

Why does this happen? The game itself is a right mixture of being difficult that you can be challenged by it, as well as being simple enough that players can enjoy and stay relaxed. This mental state is referred to in the research as “being in the zone”.

Furthermore, it states that, “Flow requires a delicate balance. Flow is most readily achieved with activities that challenge the person somewhat, but not too much; have clear, achievable goals; and that provide the person with feedback about how they’re doing along the way.”

Where to play online for free?

If you’re feeling pretty stressed and overworked right now, you can hop on online and play the game. Here are your options:

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LOOK: Clean, organized public market practicing social distancing

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Sarah Ladeza
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CoVID-19 spreads largely through person-to-person contact.

It has been said that to flatten the curve, we must physically distance ourselves from others. With the strict implementation of social distancing, people from all around the globe have shared ideas as to how to practice social distancing amid CoVID-19.

Because buying goods is necessary, we can’t help but to go out of our homes. However, more and more governments have been implementing practices for the public to adhere. Though you’re outside, you’re still distancing yourself from others. That’s what we want.

One good example is this practice from Myanmar. Their stalls are located on the streets, positioned one block apart from the next. This way, people would have more space to wait for their turns.

From the buying of goods in alphabetical order to re-organizing of the stalls, whatever it is that you think could help, should be practiced. Nonetheless, unless it is important, just stay indoors.

COVID-19 Cebu

As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/

With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.

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