The Latest: Philippines sets back theater, arcade reopenings
(WorldNews Pakistan)

MANILA, Philippines — The approval for many Philippine movie theaters, video game arcades and other leisure businesses to reopen has been postponed another two weeks after mayors expressed fear it will bring new coronavirus infections. They’ve been closed since last year in most of the Philippines, which has suffered a pandemic-wrought recession since. The government had announced it would allow them to reopen Monday, but the delay came after a meeting of local Manila and national officials. Most mayors under the Metro Manila Development Authority expressed apprehension over the reopening of cinemas and video game arcades. Philippine officials said mayors and health officials should...