Health officials say recent infections have been milder than those seen in previous waves, though they are still urging caution.
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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful
Health officials say recent infections have been milder than those seen in previous waves, though they are still urging caution.
Philippines Puts Schools on ‘Health Break’ as Covid Cases Soar
Officials said the weeklong suspension of classes in Manila would let teachers and students recover from the virus, or care for others who had it.
F. Sionil Jose, 97, Novelist Who Saw Heroism in Ordinary Filipinos, Dies
Mr. Jose’s writing, rich in themes drawn from his rural upbringing, amounted to a continuing morality play about poverty and class divisions in the Philippines.
Hong Kong Suspends Flights From Eight Countries
The new measures will deepen the city’s isolation and mark a return to the tough restrictions from the early days of the pandemic, as officials race to contain the Omicron variant.
Philippines Expands Lockdown for Unvaccinated Around Manila
The new rules bar unvaccinated residents from leaving their homes except for a list of essential reasons.
Super Typhoon Rai Leaves Miles of Wreckage in Philippines
Philippine officials warned that residents were going hungry. Many were still in evacuation centers. On a highway, survivors scrawled an appeal for aid.
Super Typhoon Rai’s Death Toll in Philippines Is Climbing
More than 200 people are now believed to have been killed by the storm.
Super Typhoon Rai Hits the Philippines
Nearly 100,000 people in several regions were evacuated, and at least 17 people died.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Won’t Run for Senate
The populist president also promised a peaceful transition of power when his term ends next year.