Manila Bulletin
Stricter quarantine status in Metro Manila not yet recommended by DOH
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday stated that he does not recommend imposing a stricter, region-wide lockdown on Metro Manila at this time.
Duque cited that localized lockdowns are beginning to show positive results in curbing the rise of COVID-19 cases.
The Department of Health reported that Metro Manila had 25,732 active COVID-19 cases and 2,842 new infections on Tuesday.
Currently, Metro Manila is under a general community quarantine, with mayors implementing granular lockdowns in specific areas.
The region also enforces a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and prohibits minors from going outdoors.
Duque mentioned that the impact of granular lockdowns is expected to be noticeable in about two weeks.
He added that if cases continue to increase despite these measures, a more widespread lockdown could be considered.
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