Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in a televised address said that it was vital for everyone co-operate and follow home Quarantine measures as the authorities are trying to slow down the spread of contagion and spare the the country's health system from being overwhelmed. He warned the violators of coronavirus long-term measures that they could be shot for causing trouble. he also said that the abuse of medical workers is a serious crime and would not be tolerated.
His comments came after the media reported protest in a poor area of Manila where several residents were arrested, who were protesting about sufficient Government food aid. They also follow outrage among the medical community about social stigma and instances of hospital workers suffering physical abuse and discrimination which he said must be stopped. The activists also derided him for his fiery verbosity and accused him for inviting violence, as shown in his fight against drugs, during which the police and mystery gunmen killed  thousands of people accused of selling and using drugs.
Whereas the police denied these accusitions and said their actions during anti drug campaign have been lawful. Duterte's Office called his remarks as an exaggeration to underline his point. The National Police Cheif said that the police understands Duterte was only expressing his seriousness over public order and no one would really be shot.
The Philippines has recorded around 96 deaths from coronavirus and a total of 2311 confirmed cases, all but 3 in the past weeks, with infections now being reported in hundred everyday. .”It is getting worse. So once again I’m telling you the seriousness of the problem and that you must listen,” Duterte said late on Wednesday.
“My orders to the police and military… if there is trouble and there’s an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead.”