MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) - The Philippines will reimpose
stricter quarantine measures in the capital Manila and nearby
provinces, a senior official said on Saturday, as the country
battles to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases that put a bigger
strain on hospitals.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the measures would
be in effect from March 29 to April 4.
The health ministry on Saturday reported 9,595 new
coronavirus cases, marking the second straight day the daily
jump in infections remained above 9,000. The country posted a
record rise in three of the past five days.