PHMANILA, Philippines — Only one area in Metro Manila is under granular lockdown due to COVID-19, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
In its latest report, the PNP said a residential building in Quezon City has been locked down.
The figure is lower by 96.96 percent compared to 33 areas under lockdown on Nov. 10.
The building, which has about 22 residents, is being secured by four police officers and four force multipliers.
There are about 42 areas under granular lockdown nationwide, affecting around 48 families or 136 individuals.
The region with the most number of areas under lockdown are the Cordilleras with 28, followed by Mimaropa, seven, and Calabarzon, six.
The government shifted to granular lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 to allow businesses in other areas where infections are low to operate.
Meanwhile, at least 188,068 persons were apprehended in Metro Manila for violating COVID-19 protocols since the region shifted to Alert Level 2.
Of the number, 185,481 persons were apprehended for disregarding minimum public health standards while 2,587 others were caught for violating curfew ordinances.
FROM: PHILSTAR.COM
In its latest report, the PNP said a residential building in Quezon City has been locked down.
The figure is lower by 96.96 percent compared to 33 areas under lockdown on Nov. 10.
The building, which has about 22 residents, is being secured by four police officers and four force multipliers.
There are about 42 areas under granular lockdown nationwide, affecting around 48 families or 136 individuals.
The region with the most number of areas under lockdown are the Cordilleras with 28, followed by Mimaropa, seven, and Calabarzon, six.
The government shifted to granular lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19 to allow businesses in other areas where infections are low to operate.
Meanwhile, at least 188,068 persons were apprehended in Metro Manila for violating COVID-19 protocols since the region shifted to Alert Level 2.
Of the number, 185,481 persons were apprehended for disregarding minimum public health standards while 2,587 others were caught for violating curfew ordinances.
FROM: PHILSTAR.COM
