Philippines places 14 more areas under Alert Level 3
The Philippines has placed 14 additional cities and provinces under stricter Alert Level 3 from January 9 to 15 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles announced that Baguio City, Dagupan City, Santiago City, Cagayan Province, Angeles City, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Zambales, Batangas, Lucena City, Naga City, Iloilo City, and Lapu-lapu City are included.
This decision comes as the country reported 17,220 new cases on Thursday, the highest since September.
Under Alert Level 3, intrazonal and interzonal travel is allowed along with gatherings for necrological services, wakes, inurnment, and funerals.
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