Tens of million of people in the Philippine capital Manila are back in lockdown, after doctors warned a surge in new coronavirus cases could push the healthcare system to collapse.
Stay-at-home orders are now in effect in Manila and four surrounding provinces on the island of Luzon.But hospitals have been struggling to cope with a five-fold rise in confirmed infections, now surging past 100,000. The lockdown means a return to stay-at-home orders except for going out to buy essential goods or exercising outdoors. Public transport will also be suspended and domestic flights are grounded, while restaurants are restricted to takeaways.
Not surprising, they live stacked on each other.
Lockdowns and masks are pointless
Oh so can we finally admit Lockdowns are stupid and prevent nothing?
A place where masks have been worn for a long time. Seems they don't work.
Proves again why tough early lockdowns are pointless....
This lockdown was caused by the first one, which did nothing but kick the can down the road.
in the tropic wearing a mask gets wet easily as they get sweaty
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