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Philippines

Philippines: Situation Report, 19 Mar 2020

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • A community quarantine is in place in Luzon island until 13 April 2020, aimed at decreasing stress on health facilities through minimizing risk of COVID-19 infection.

  • Thousands of people remain displaced and unable to return home due to the Taal Volcano eruption, while residents of Taal Volcano island will be permanently relocated.

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