MANILA, Philippines —Local health authorities on Friday reported 6,686 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,300,349. Active cases: 61,345 or 4.7%% of the totalThe government’s pandemic task force has allowed fully-vaccinated senior citizens in areas under general community quarantine and modified general community quarantine to leave their homes. The task force has also permitted more establishments in Metro Manila and nearby areas to reopen. The majority of Filipinos are still following basic health protocols against COVID-19 but compliance with rules fell in Visayas and Mindanao, a Social Weather Stations survey showed. The Department of Health urged Filipinos not to lie about having co-morbidities in order to get the coveted shot against COVID-19 as it assured that everyone will receive free vaccination.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2021 08:03 UTC