HAGATNA, 02 APRIL 2020 (THE GUAM DAILY POST)—Some of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s sailors who will test clear of COVID-19 will be quarantined in unnamed Guam hotels as military officials work to decontaminate the aircraft carrier and separate them from sailors who have fallen ill from the rapidly spreading virus. During a press conference Wednesday, […]
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New Zealand embraces teddies to help make lockdown bear-able
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some are perched in trees. Some are hanging upside down. Some are baking scones. Teddy bears are popping up in the unlikeliest of places as New Zealanders embrace an international movement in which people are placing the stuffed animals in their windows during coronavirus lockdowns to brighten the mood and […]
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Virus claims third life on Guam, 77 confirmed cases
HAGTANA, 02 APRIL 2020 (THE GUAM DAILY POST) —An 81-year-old man who contracted COVID-19 died at Guam Memorial Hospital midday Wednesday. “I told you that Guam must prepare itself for more days of sadness,” said Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. “Unfortunately, one more of Guam’s COVID-19-positive patients passed away at 11:58 am.” The patient was admitted […]
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Fiscal impact of COVID-19 expected to reach $45 million,Relief measures still to be decided
The COVID-19 Impact Mitigation Working Group consisting of the private sector and public-sector representatives presented their initial assessment of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Palau’s national leadership yesterday. Based on the preliminary assessment report, Palau’s government is expected to lose $45 million dollars over a two-year period, FY 2020 and FY 2021. […]
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Fear,stigma & false information hurt efforts to stop COVID-19
Ministry of Health issued an announcement yesterday urging people to stop spreading false information or rumors about COVID-19 and other related information on social media to avoid adverse consequences. In the last two days, Ministry of Health have been urging people not to share information, especially personal information of the Person Under Investigation for COVId-19 […]
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UNICEF supports Pacific Island countries to protect communities against COVID-19 pandemicPacific Island countries prepare to combat outbreaks
Suva, 30 March 2020 – UNICEF is supporting Pacific Island governments to help communities across the region prepare and respond to the threat faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, UNICEF working together with the World Health Organization (WHO), has provided more than 170,000 essential medical and laboratory items, as well as other supplies, to support COVID-19 […]