Manila to revert to strictest lockdown next week

The Philippiness’ capital city of Manila will revert to the strictest lockdown from August 6 to 20 amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday.

Roque said Metro Manila will remain under heightened restrictions from Friday until the hard lockdown is imposed next week, reports Xinhua news agency.

The heightened restrictions for Metro Manila are more stringent compared to the general community quarantine with heightened restrictions of other areas, he said in a statement.

Roque said that public transportation will remain operational.

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