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At the same time, PM10 (particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter) emissions were reduced significantly due to lessened utilization of machines that crush and grind as well as low dust exposure from roads. [187] Because of lowered air pollution during the Luzon lockdown, previously hazy skies can be seen clearly in Metro Manila.
On March 12, Duterte announced a partial lockdown covering Metro Manila, [5] that began on March 15. At one point during Duterte's pronouncement about the Metro Manila "community quarantine," he said that "they are afraid to call it a lockdown, but it is a lockdown." [6] [7] This statement left many confused. [8]
On March 22, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that crime rates in Metro Manila decreased by almost 70 percent, according to data between March 15 and 20 during the implementation of the partial Metro Manila lockdown and the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine. During that period, the PNP reported only seven cases of murder ...
The pandemic has resulted in the largest amount of shutdowns/lockdowns worldwide at the same time in history. [citation needed] By 26 March, 1.7 billion people worldwide were under some form of lockdown, [438] which increased to 3.9 billion people by the first week of April — more than half of the world's population. [439] [440]
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This does not indicate an increase in population sizes, however reflects the change in animal behaviour due to the lack of human disturbance. [46] Specifically looking at marine mammals, a non-systematic review of wildlife sightings in online media news worldwide displayed the 27% increase in their sightings from March 17-June 11, 2020. [ 46 ]
Marlborough Mayor J. Christian Dumais says the city is seeking to address a reported increase in its rat population. Rat sightings have been more common in Marlborough. What the city is doing to ...
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