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    Coronavirus: Philippine president imposes travel limits, quarantines

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    Coronavirus: Philippine president imposes travel limits, quarantines

    12 million people in Manila on lockdown with government work largely suspend for a month


    Published:  March 13, 2020 14:06 AP  and  Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer
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    Manila: The Philippine president announced Thursday that domestic travel to and from metropolitan Manila will be suspended for a month and authorized sweeping quarantines in the crowded capital to fight the new coronavirus. Image Credit: AP
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    President Rodrigo Duterte also banned large gatherings in the metropolis, suspended most government work in the executive department and extended the suspension of classes by a month in new restrictions announced in a nationwide TV address. Domestic travel by land, air and sea to and from the capital region will be suspended starting Sunday. Image Credit: AP
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    An entire city or province could be placed under quarantine if there are at least two confirmed infections in two different villages or towns, the president said. With police and military generals sitting behind him, Duterte warned that violators and officials who refuse to enforce the temporary restrictions will face arrest and possible imprisonment. Image Credit: AP
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    "This is not martial law. It's not even something extraordinary," Duterte said, stressing that the restrictions are only aimed at fighting the virus. But he warned that "if things deteriorate, the military and police will maintain order." Image Credit: AP
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    The sweeping restrictions immediately sparked questions about whether food shipments or large numbers of commuters from the provinces would be allowed to enter or leave the capital. Officials said more specific enforcement guidelines will be issued to avoid confusion. Image Credit: AP
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    Health officials have confirmed 52 cases of the virus, including five people who have died. Image Credit: AP
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    The actions will be reviewed daily by an inter-agency force dealing with the viral outbreak, Duterte said. "This is not a total lockdown," Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano said, suggesting that law enforcers would be considerate. Image Credit: AP
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    There have been concerns that drastic steps, including a total lockdown of the capital of more than 12 million people, would have a staggering economic impact. Image Credit: AP
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    Foreign travelers from countries with known local transmissions of the virus will face entry restrictions, but the regulation exempts Filipinos, including their foreign spouses and children, and diplomats with Philippine-issued visas, Duterte said. Image Credit: AP
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    While the number of infections has been comparably low, the outbreak grabbed wider attention after Duterte himself was tested for the coronavirus on Thursday after earlier meeting with Cabinet officials who had been exposed to infected people. Image Credit: AP
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    The 74-year-old Duterte has no symptoms of the disease but wanted to make sure he is healthy and can continue to engage with the public, said Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, a former presidential aide who still accompanies Duterte to official functions. Image Credit: AP
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    At least nine Cabinet members, including Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, have said they were exposed separately to COVID-19 patients and decided to self-quarantine. Several mayors and senators have also gone into home quarantine after coming into contact with patients. Image Credit: AP
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    Duterte's elite presidential guards announced early this week that they will enforce a "no touch policy" for Duterte to protect him from the virus and screen politicians and dignitaries who get near him. But Duterte played down the restrictions and suggested that he was not intimidated by the disease. Image Credit: AP
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    Duterte, who took time off from work due to illness several times last year, postponed a trip to Boracay island on Thursday due to concerns over the virus, presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said. He had planned to visit the beach resort to promote domestic tourism amid a slump in arrivals of foreign tourists because of the pandemic. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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