Philippines' IATF backs easing one of world's toughest lockdowns

‘ coronavirus task force has recommended President Rodrigo Duterte ease one of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world for residents in the capital who have endured nearly 11 weeks of restrictions on activity.

The recommendation came even as daily infections this week were the highest since April 6. Confirmed cases in the past six days comprise nearly 11% of the total 15,049 recorded, of which 904 led to deaths. Duterte will address the nation on Thursday and his interior minister, Eduardo Año, said he believed Duterte will approve the recommendations. The easing could help to reduce damage to an economy that unexpectedly shrank 0.2% in the first quarter and is expected to fare worse in the second quarter. Mobility data from Apple for people driving shows how sharply activity slowed in theand how low it has remained compared to countries which also imposed tough lockdowns such as Italy and India.

Schools, universities, tourist destinations, dine-in restaurants will stay closed, however, while stay-at-home orders will remain for the elderly and children.

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