'No alternative' but lockdown if rising coronavirus cases continue, says Roque

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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the government would have no choice but to lock down more areas again if coronavirus infections continued to increase.

VIRUS THREAT. Commuters waiting for buses observe physical distancing as they queue along EDSA in Quezon City on July 3, 2020. Photo by Lisa Marie David/Rappler

,” Roque said when asked about the possibility the government would consider returning to an enhanced community quarantine.The Department of Health earlier reported the rise in cases could be attributed to increased contact among the population as community quarantine restrictions were gradually eased throughout the country.

The surge in newly reported cases has prompted the health department to reiterate minimum health standards like wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, and frequent hand washing need to be followed despite the easing of quarantine protocols.

 

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tapos kasalanan nanaman ng publiko lol joke time

I thought sabi nya PANALO na.

Seems like we are well on the way.

pwede din mag lockdown ang SPOX and others - and let VP LENI do the job.

Go with the dolphins pa more, BAKLA

Lack of testing kits....lack of hygiene and sanitation in public worsen the situation

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