Philippines tightens lockdown due to surge of COVID-19 infections(1/3)

Local restaurant closed in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 3, 2020. Millions of residents of Metro Manila and four nearby provinces were ordered to stay at home starting Aug. 4 as a stricter lockdown rule was reintroduced in these areas due to a surge of coronavirus disease infections. (Photo: China News Service/ Guan Xiangdong)

National book store still opened in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 3, 2020. Millions of residents of Metro Manila and four nearby provinces were ordered to stay at home starting Aug. 4 as a stricter lockdown rule was reintroduced in these areas due to a surge of coronavirus disease infections. (Photo: China News Service/ Guan Xiangdong)

Local restaurant closed in Manila, the Philippines, Aug. 3, 2020. Millions of residents of Metro Manila and four nearby provinces were ordered to stay at home starting Aug. 4 as a stricter lockdown rule was reintroduced in these areas due to a surge of coronavirus disease infections. (Photo: China News Service/ Guan Xiangdong)