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No Metro lockdown order amid Covid-19 threat: PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified that only the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) are authorized to issue lockdown orders for the National Capital Region (NCR).
This statement was issued to counter social media reports falsely claiming the PNP had ordered a lockdown in the NCR.
The PNP stated they are continuing to enhance their preparations for any potential contingency related to the virus.
Earlier, the San Juan City Police conducted a dry-run of a lockdown scenario as a proactive measure, but their chief emphasized that no actual lockdown order had been received.
The clarification comes as the Philippines recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 49.
Albay Representative Joey Salceda had previously proposed a one-week lockdown of the NCR due to the threat of COVID-19.
The Philippine Army has also stepped up precautionary measures at its headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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