Philippines isolates Manila to fight coronavirus outbreak Thousands of police officers and army troops have started sealing the Philippines' densely populated capital at the start of one of Southeast Asia’s most drastic containment moves against the new coronavirusA man's temperature is checked by an army trooper before entering the metropolis at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Quezon city, Philippines Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) The Associated PressMANILA, Philippines -- Thousands of police officers and army troops started sealing the Philippines' densely populated capital on Sunday at the start of one of Southeast Asia’s most drastic containment moves against the new coronavirus. Enforcement of the containment moves appeared lenient in some areas on Sunday, but officials said law enforcers would be stricter in the coming days. A cameraman live-streamed the Mass to devotees on Facebook after church leaders canceled Sunday Masses due to the virus outbreak. Philippine health officials reported 29 new cases of coronavirus infections Sunday, bringing the number of cases in the country to 140.

Source: ABC News March 15, 2020 13:07 UTC