Philippine Capital May Return to Lockdown as Infections Rise
Workers take blood samples at a testing center in Pasig City, Metro Manila, the Philippines, on July 8.
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The Philippine capital will remain under loose movement restrictions starting July 16, but may return on a stricter lockdown in two weeks if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Metro Manila will stay under general community quarantine until end-July, allowing most businesses to remain open, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said at a televised briefing Wednesday. The health department on Thursday said the nation added 2,498 cases, bringing total infections to 61,266 while deaths increased by 29 to 1,643.