Lockdown imposed on millions of children as Philippines battles soaring Covid cases

The Philippines government

The Philippines government has issued a stay-at-home order for millions of children aged five to 17, just weeks after Manila lifted a ban on minors at public gatherings, as the country battles soaring Covid cases.

The measure was announced on Friday by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the “more infectious and deadly” Delta variant spreads throughout the country, sending case numbers soaring and putting hospitals under severe strain.

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