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Duterte to discuss call to put metro back on strict lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to address the urgent appeal of medical frontliners for a two-week Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Mega Manila and surrounding areas.
At least 80 medical groups signed a letter to Duterte, asking for the stricter lockdown to help overcome what they called the country's "losing battle" against COVID-19.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the Palace values the contributions of healthcare workers and has heard their voices.
Roque added that Duterte will meet with key Cabinet members on Sunday to discuss the frontliners' plea.
Vice President Leni Robredo, multiple senators, and the Archdiocese of Manila also urged the government to listen to the health workers' plea.
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