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Philippines logs 1,156 new COVID-19 cases, Manila sees increase in infections

4:26 PM MYT MANILA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines on Wednesday reported 1,156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number in the country to 452,988. The DOH said 425 more patients recovered, raising the total number of recoveries to 419,282. The death toll climbed to 8,833 after 21 more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH added. The capital Manila is seeing an increase in the number of COVID-19 transmissions, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said, noting that rising infections in 12 out of the 16 Metro Manila cities. We recognize that the beginning of the (holiday) surge in Metro Manila is already evident. We can see it now, Duque told a virtual media briefing on Wednesday.

Cold Christmas? Solon says no to holiday lockdown to keep single Pinoys sane

(JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “I have serious reservation on a proposal for a lockdown during Christmas and New Year,” Salo said, sounding off on persistent rumors that a heightened lockdown or enhance community quarantine (ECQ) would be imposed in the metropolis. “We need to balance our desire to protect the health of our people with that of ensuring their mental health. Our people have already been in a long lockdown since the pandemic began and this has posed a serious challenge on the mental health of our people, particularly to the single and those living alone,” said the former UP law professor.

PH lags in COVID spending

PH lags in COVID spending
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