The Department of Health on Friday denied reports circulating online claiming that an emergency lockdown would be imposed because of the so-called “Cicada” COVID-19 variant. The Department of Health emphasizes that the reports of an emergency lockdown in the country are false. In an advisory, the agency said there is no truth to the reports.
Philippines Health Dept. Denies Reports of 'Cicada' Variant Lockdown
The Philippines' Department of Health has refuted rumors about an emergency lockdown due to the new 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant, stating that these reports are false.
