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DOH has Senate's support amid COVID-19 Code Red – Villanueva
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed his support for the Department of Health's (DOH) recommendation to declare a state of public health emergency due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
Villanueva stated that the Senate is ready to provide any necessary assistance the DOH requires, especially with only three session days remaining.
The DOH recommended the declaration after confirming the sixth case of COVID-19, which involved local transmission.
The sixth case was the wife of a 62-year-old patient who contracted the virus without any travel history to affected countries.
Following the DOH's recommendation, President Duterte has reportedly agreed to declare the state of public health emergency.
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President Rodrigo Duterte declared a State of Public Health Emergency on March 9, covering the whole Philippines through Proclamation No. 922.
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Malacañang called on the public to exercise prudence amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has denied allegations of withholding information regarding COVID-19 cases from the public, asserting their transparency since the outbreak began.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Department of Health (DOH) to increase its efforts against COVID-19 and avoid complacency following the confirmation of local transmission.
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 52 COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, including three new cases announced on Thursday, March 12.
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