MANILA, Philippines — More establishments have been ordered closed by Metro Manila mayors for the next two weeks, Malacañang said Tuesday, as the capital region and nearby areas struggle to contain an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases. "The Metro Manila mayors have voted [to] close gyms, spas and internet cafes for the next two weeks," presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in Filipino during a virtual briefing. Included in the approved coronavirus task force resolution were bans on non-essential travel and mass gatherings. READ: IATF: Non-essential travel suspended in and out of Metro Manila, Calabarzon areasThe implementation of restrictions within the "bubble area," was delegated mostly to local government units. It has been 373 days since parts of Metro Manila were first placed under community quarantine.

Source: Philippine Star March 23, 2021 05:47 UTC