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Rising Covid-19 cases prompt stricter Manila rules
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno expressed alarm over the surge in active COVID-19 cases in the city, which reached 908 on Monday, March 8.
This prompted the city government to reinforce stricter health and safety protocols, with the Manila Police District, Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau, and Manila Barangay Bureau ordered to be more alert.
Mayor Moreno urged residents to strictly adhere to health and safety protocols, including wearing face masks and face shields, and maintaining physical distancing.
Sampaloc, Malate, and Tondo-I are among the barangays with the highest number of active cases.
The city has recorded a total of 28,662 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 27,565 recoveries and 808 deaths.
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