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A man sprinkles holy water among Catholic devotees attending a mass on the feast day of the Black Nazarene, outside Quiapo Church in Manila, Philippines, on Jan 9, 2021. - Reuters MANILA, Jan. 10 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday pleaded with the multitude who descended on Quiapo Church and its vicinity for the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene on Saturday (Jan 9) to go into self-quarantine and closely watch for any symptoms of Covid-19.
The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines on Sunday reported 1,906 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 487,690.
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The MPD said they will close certain roads in preparation for the expected surge of devotees, especially on Saturday (January 9).
Below are the roads that will be closed by the MPD Traffic Enforcement Unit from 10 p.m. on Friday onwards.
Southbound lane of Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo, from A. Mendoza Street/Fugoso Street to Carlos Palanca Street
Northbound Lane of Quezon Boulevard from Carlos Palanca Street to Fugoso Street
Westbound lane of España Boulevard from P. Campa Street to A Mendoza Street
Stretch of Evangelista Street from P. Paterno Street to Recto Avenue