Manila Bulletin
MB Daily News Update
COVID-19 infections in the Philippines have surged by 32% in the past week, with 9,671 new cases reported.
Hospitals in Metro Manila are reaching full capacity due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, with the Manila COVID-19 Field Hospital at 88% capacity.
Guidelines for the distribution of financial aid ('ayuda') for those affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila have been released.
Bataan has been placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until August 22 due to rising cases.
Other significant news includes an expected fuel price rollback next week, regional efforts to combat the pandemic, and the Philippine Olympic campaign.
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Metro Manila was placed under the strictest enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to August 20, 2021, to prepare for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant.
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Metro Manila will be under the strictest enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20.
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The Department of Health (DOH) now assumes community transmission of the Delta variant of COVID-19 due to detected cases nationwide and rising infections, though official pronouncement requires more evidence.
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One million doses of the Sinovac vaccine arrived in Metro Manila on Thursday night, augmenting the region's request for four million additional doses during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
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Metro Manila mayors have agreed to reimpose an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew in the National Capital Region from August 6 to August 20, coinciding with the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
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