NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic have topped 1,000, in another grim milestone for a global outbreak that is taking lives and wreaking havoc on economies and established routines of ordinary life. In a recognition of the scale of the threat, the U.S. Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion […]
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COVID-19: Five new cases on Guam, 37 total
HAGATNA, 26 MARCH 2020 (THE GUAM DAILY POST) — Guam has five new confirmed COVID-19 cases based on the latest test results released Wednesday evening. Officials also confirmed one COVID-19 patient is a nurse at Guam Memorial Hospital. Guam’s total number of confirmed cases is now 37 since testing began on 12 March. One person […]
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Group to recommend relief measures from COVID-19 impact
Joint leadership consisting of the President of the Republic and leaders of both Senate and House of Delegates created a COVID-19 Impact Mitigation Working Group consisting of private sector and public sector representatives to “recommend measures to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The organizing document states, “the travel restrictions are […]
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Hospitals in Manila already overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
At least four major hospitals in the Philippines are already overwhelmed with the coronavirus pandemic and announced that it can no longer receive COVID-19 patients. St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon and Taguig, Makati Medical Center, and The Medical City in Pasig City said the hospitals are in overcapacity. Palau’s Medical Referral Program refers patients who require medical […]
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Construction industry to help mitigate impact of COVID-19
“Ongoing construction activities such as housing construction, road construction and other CIP projects are helping to fuel our economy at this time,” stated President Remengesau Jr. while urging continued patronage of local businesses. National government’s FY 2020 Unified Budget had projected $66 million in local revenue this year, primarily derived from tourism and construction activities. […]
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Brain is best friend during a pandemic
Is there a sanitizer for the brain? Yes. Prayer, meditation, yoga, music, laughter, nature. Whatever healthy and legal activity brings pleasure to the mind can relax the brain and the body. My miniature paradise is a steamy cup of cinnamon tea, a blanket, and a book. What is your brain bliss? Do you need to […]