Philippines extends lockdown of Manila, high-risk areas until May 15

The Philippines announced on Friday the extension until May 15 of its lockdown of the capital Manila and nearby areas considered to be at high risk for coronavirus infection.In addition to the areas on the main island of Luzon, parts of Visayas and Mindanao islands -- including Davao City and Davao del Norte on Mindanao -- are subject to the two-week extension from May 1, according to presidential spokesman Harry Roque.The lockdown, officially called "enhanced community quarantine," imposes strict home quarantine and suspension of travel. It was prompted by rising cases of infection in the …READ FULL ARTICLE