Why did Duterte extend partial Covid-19 curbs in Manila and nearby provinces?

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Duterte Extended Partial Covid-19 Curbs to Contain Declining Infections and Prevent Variant Spread

President Rodrigo Duterte has extended partial coronavirus restrictions in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces until mid-June to manage a decrease in infections that peaked in April. This decision also includes an extended ban on inbound travel from several South Asian and Middle Eastern countries to curb the spread of the Indian variant of the virus.
Reduced Capacity for Gatherings and Dining

Within the capital region, religious gatherings are still limited to 30 per cent of a venue's capacity, and dine-in services at restaurants can operate at 20 per cent capacity. Non-essential travel remains prohibited as part of these ongoing measures.
Decline in Daily Cases

The Philippines saw a reduction in daily Covid-19 cases, averaging approximately 6,300 in May, a decrease of one-third compared to April. This decline followed government initiatives to reduce business operating capacities and restrict public movement.
Ban on Inbound Travel Extended

A ban on inbound travel from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates has been extended until June 15. This measure aims to prevent the transmission of the B.1.617.2 variant, which is circulating widely in those regions. The Philippines has so far reported 13 cases of this more infectious variant. The nation holds the second-highest number of Covid-19 cases and fatalities in Southeast Asia, trailing only Indonesia.

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