Manila restricts people from going out from 7pm to 5am the next morning to prevent the spread of nCoV.

The order will take effect on March 15, in line with President Rodrigo Duterte's "closure" of Manila. During curfew, about 12 million people in the Philippines metropolitan area were not allowed to go out, except to work, buy supplies or go to health facilities.

"We want you to stay indoors. The risk of infection increases whenever you move," said Jose Arturo Garcia, leader of the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority. Leaders of 17 areas of the Manila Metro Area are calling for the closure of shopping malls.

"We cannot be subjective at this time," Philippines Interior Minister Eduardo Ano said, warning those who violate the curfew order could be arrested if they do not obey officials' requests.

President Duterte on 12 March announced the suspension of air, sea and inland travel to and from Manila, as well as other measures to isolate the community. Manila banned public gatherings, closed schools for a month, isolating communities that have detected nCoV infections.

The Philippines recorded more than 100 nCoV infections, of which 8 died, a critical case. Health Minister Francisco Duque yesterday warned the number of new nCoV infections in the country is likely to continue to increase in the coming days.