A boy waits for a bus put on to ferry away those stranded in the Philippine capital amid the almost three-month coronavirus lockdown. Photo: AP
Coronavirus: Philippines capital emerges from lockdown into economic uncertainty, fears of second wave of infection
- Manila has endured one of the world’s longest lockdowns, which has hit the livelihoods of millions but not halted a steady stream of new infections
- Easing restrictions is aimed at resuscitating the faltering economy, but observers fear the nation is ill equipped to handle a renewed surge in cases
A boy waits for a bus put on to ferry away those stranded in the Philippine capital amid the almost three-month coronavirus lockdown. Photo: AP
