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Mandaluyong city, May 11 (EFE/EPA).- Citizens of a quarantined community in Mandaluyong City on Monday underwent COVID-19 testing. Meanwhile, the police carried out controls throughout the city under COVID-19 quarantine protocol measures. Mayors of cities within the Metro Manila have met to discuss the possible easing of strict quarantine measures in certain areas amidst continued efforts in battling the coronavirus pandemic. The Philippines has so far registered 10,794 infected, and 719 deaths from coronavirus. (Camera: ROLEX DELA PENA)FOOTAGE SHOWS POLICE PATROLING MANDALUYONG CITY AND CITIZENS UNDERGOING COVID-19 TESTING IN MANDALUYONG CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES.
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