NCR granular lockdown areas rise to 105

As of Thursday, Oct 21, the number of granular lockdown areas in Metro Manila has increased to 105.

The latest update from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) shows seven additional areas were added since Tuesday's count of 98.

Eastern Police District leads with 42 areas across 17 villages, followed by Quezon City and Manila Police Districts with 27 and 24 areas respectively.

Southern Police District has 10 areas in one village while Northern Police District has two areas in two villages.

A total of 322 police personnel and 251 force multipliers are deployed to secure these granular lockdown zones.

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