District 1 in Tondo, Manila has started its 48-hour hard lockdown at 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, as ordered by Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso.
The Manila Mayor’s directive was aimed at preventing further spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as well as allow for disease surveillance, verification and rapid risk assessment.
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The hard lockdown will end on Tuesday, May 5, at 5 a.m.
Tondo 1 District has been identified as the second area in Manila with the highest number of COVID-19 cases.
During hard lockdown, mass testing for COVID-19 will continue.