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‘We're winning fight vs COVID-19.’ says Roque; Duterte to announce new quarantine measures on June 30
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the Philippines is winning its fight against COVID-19, despite imperfections in the government's response.
Roque mentioned that President Duterte will announce new quarantine measures for the entire country on June 30, which will take effect on July 1.
He cited that the country defied a UP study's projection of 40,000 cases by the end of June, with the Department of Health reporting 35,455 cases by Sunday.
Roque asserted that in terms of positivity rate, case-doubling rate, and mortality rate, the country is performing well.
He acknowledged that while the government's response has not been perfect, they have done their best and are in control of the situation.
Roque highlighted that the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) led to a decrease in cases and an improved capacity to care for the sick.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque claimed a "small victory" against COVID-19, stating that the Philippines did not reach the University of the Philippines' projection of 40,000 cases by end-June, with the official tally at 37,514.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will announce the quarantine classifications for July on Tuesday, June 30.
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Vice President Leni Robredo criticized the government's delayed and complacent COVID-19 response, stating the Philippines is playing catch-up due to early inaction.
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President Rodrigo Duterte lauded Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, citing his competence in managing the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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President Rodrigo Duterte extended the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) of Cebu City until July 15, designating it as the current epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines.
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