MANILA: The Philippines reported 6,352 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday , marking the biggest daily jump in cases in Southeast Asia.
Tuesday's figures represent the Philippines' fifth record rise in the past six days and takes the country's tally of cases to 112,593. COVID-19 deaths rose by 11 to 2,115.The Philippine capital and nearby provinces on Tuesday returned under strict lockdown for two weeks to arrest soaring cases since restrictions were relaxed in June.
The government announced late on Sunday it was placing metro Manila and nearby provinces such as Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan under so-called"Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine" until Aug 18. Public transport will be barred, working from home will be instituted where possible, and only one person in each household allowed out for essential goods.
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