MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno on Tuesday warned that he will not hesitate to impose stricter localized lockdowns if active coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases surge in the city.
“Kung sakaling magtuloy iyong nakikita natin ngayon, hindi ako mangingime maglockdown in a concerned district or area kasi we continue to do self prevalence or self-surveillance,” said Moreno on CNN Philippines.
(If cases continue to increase, I will not think twice about implementing a lockdown in a concerned district or area because we continue to do self prevalence or self surveillance.)
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