Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte undergoes testing for Covid-19 at the Malacanang Palace in Manila. Photo: AP
Coronavirus: Duterte announces lockdown of entire Metro Manila, may call on China for help
- Land as well as domestic air and sea travel to and from the region will be suspended from March 15 to April 14, while mass gatherings have been banned
- The president says he received a letter from President Xi Jinping offering assistance, and might call on Beijing should the situation deteriorate
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte undergoes testing for Covid-19 at the Malacanang Palace in Manila. Photo: AP