POLICE began closing off access to the Philippines’ sprawling and densely populated capital Manila, imposing a quarantine that officials hope will curb the nation’s rising number of Covid-19 cases.
Officers in military fatigues and armed with rifles blocked off main roads into the city of some 12 million as domestic flights to and from Manila were halted yesterday for a month-long isolation of the capital.
Striking steps were also being taken elsewhere in the county, with one church in the central Philippines deciding to hold its Sunday service with worshippers separated by yellow barricade tape.The Philippines said its confirmed cases nearly doubled in recent days to 111, with eight deaths.be allowed to enter through checkpoints. Buses and trains will continue to operate inside Manila.
Ahead of yesterday’s closure, people packed grocery stores to stock up and tens of thousands also boarded buses leaving the capital while it was still permitted.
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