Manila coronavirus cases soar to 30

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has been sleeping at city hall since March 11 to manage the city's response to the coronavirus, limiting his interactions to a trusted staff.

Critics initially scoffed at Moreno's decision, but two weeks later, Manila saw its number of confirmed cases jump from 13 to 30 in just one day.

Moreno announced that 2 patients are hospitalized at the Manila Infectious Disease Control Center and 15 others are in private hospitals. The number of persons under investigation also increased to 89.

The mayor emphasized that the surge in cases is a result of events from the past week, highlighting the increasing pressure on Manila's efforts against COVID-19.