Manila back in lockdown over Delta fears

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MANILA — The Philippine capital Manila returned to lockdown Friday (Aug 6) as authorities sought to slow the spread of the hyper-contagious Delta variant and ease pressure on hospitals while trying to avoid crushing economic activity.

 

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