Blockade of Manila begins in the Philippines capital New Corona measures March 15 5:10
A sudden ban on access to Manila, the capital, has been announced by President Duterte of the Philippines to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Police have set up checkpoints on the road leading to Manila, creating a long line of cars that may have implications for the economy and citizens' lives.
President Duterte suddenly announced on the 12th of this month that "from 15th to 14th of this month, it will be banned from entering and departing the capital Manila by land, ship and domestic airmail."
According to the Philippine government, as a general rule, people will not be able to enter and leave Manila from the 15th, except for healthcare professionals and those who have a home or office in Manila.
Philippine police mobilized about 40,000 police officers and, at the same time as the date changed, set up checkpoints on the road leading to Manila.
At a checkpoint on the highway that leads from nearby Cavite to Manila, about 20 police officers stop at each car and ask for those who are riding to show their identities, and have a home or office in Manila. And checking for symptoms such as fever and cough.
Despite midnight, there was a long line of cars on the road, and the driver man said, "It's time-consuming and very inconvenient."
The Philippine government has indicated that if the number of infected people increases, the period of bans may be extended, which may have implications for the economy and citizens' lives in the future.