High-calibre task: A police officer patrolling to ensure that people practise social distancing at a market in Taytay, Rizal province. — Reuters
President Rodrigo Duterte lauded Russia’s efforts to develop a Covid-19 vaccine and is willing to participate in trials, as he welcomed a supply offer from Moscow he expects will be free of charge.
The Philippines has among Asia’s highest numbers of Covid-19 infections, which rose to 136,638 on Monday after a record daily jump of 6,958 cases.
