Covid-19 'hotspot' Cebu City to remain on lockdown; Manila restrictions eased further

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MANILA - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to keep Cebu City on lockdown for two more weeks, as the government scrambles to contain a coronavirus outbreak there.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MANILA - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to keep Cebu City on lockdown for two more weeks, as the government scrambles to contain a coronavirus outbreak there.

Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, dispatched by Mr Duterte to oversee efforts to slow the spread of the virus in Cebu, told reporters earlier in the day"it's bleeding now"."The number of cases is increasing, as well as the number of deaths." Police special forces, drones and other resources are also being deployed to help the local government implement shelter-at-home and movement restrictions.

Quarantine curbs around Metro Manila, meanwhile, will be further relaxed to restore jobs and restart the capital's economy.

 

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