Tag: lockdowns

PNP: 105 areas in Metro Manila under granular lockdown

(Eagle News) — Over 100 areas in the National Capital Region are under a granular lockdown, the Philippine National Police said on Thursday, Oct. 21. According to the PNP, the 105 areas under lockdown represent an increase from the 98 previously recorded. All 105 areas are located in 58 barangays. They include 57 houses, 28 residential buildings, 12 subdivisions or villages, and six residential building floors. According to the PNP, it has deployed 322 personnel and […]

YouTube suspends Sky News Australia channel

YouTube said Sunday it had barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content for one week, citing concerns about Covid-19 misinformation. The move comes after a review of posts uploaded by the Rupert Murdoch-owned TV channel, which has a substantial online presence. “We have clear and established Covid-19 medical misinformation policies… to prevent the spread of Covid-19 misinformation that could cause real-world harm,” a YouTube statement said. With 1.86 million YouTube subscribers, the channel — […]