24 Oras Express: August 16, 2021 [HD]

Here are the biggest news items on 24 Oras this Monday, August 16, 2021

– DOH records more than 14,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the third consecutive day
– Several health worker groups are aiming to boycott work as a form of protest for delayed benefits
– Active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines exceeded 100K for the second day in a row
– 3.5M out of the target 4M does of COVID-19 was distributed in Metro Manila
– Magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti kills 1,297; 5,700 people are wounded
– Several COVID-19 patients in isolation facilities cannot be transferred to hospitals as it reached its full capacity
– ECOP says workers cannot take another ECQ extension
– Price hike for vegetables takes place due to continuous rains
– Biñan LGU will not provide aid for health protocol violators

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