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Malabon City reports surge in new COVID-19 cases; UK variant detected in boy, 2 senior citizens
Three cases of the UK coronavirus variant have been detected in Malabon City, affecting a three-year-old boy and a senior citizen couple.
The child, residing in Barangay Maysilo, had a father who previously tested positive for COVID-19.
The senior citizen couple, who live in Barangay Concepcion, reported recent travel to Subic.
Malabon City has recorded over 530 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with an observed increase in infections.
The city's COVID-19 task force is considering the implementation of a granular lockdown.
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