Philippines extends Covid-19 curbs in capital Manila through Sept 7


An aerial view shows minimal traffic in Quezon City, during a two-week lockdown in Metro Manila on Aug 9, 2021. - Reuters

MANILA, Aug 28 (Bloomberg): The Philippines extended Covid-19 restrictions in the capital region until Sept 7 as the government tries to balance the need to contain the pandemic with boosting the economy.

Metro Manila will remain under the so-called "modified enhanced community quarantine", under which the second-toughest movement restrictions are in place, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in statement on Saturday (Aug 28).

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