AT least six new areas in Quezon City were placed under special concern lockdown following an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases after the holiday season, Mayor Josefina 'Joy' Belmonte said on Wednesday.

The affected areas are No. 62 Agno Extension in Barangay Tatalon; No. 1 Salary Street in Barangay Sangandaan; No. 54 Interior, Magsalin Street in Barangay Apolonio Samson; and 9C, 9D, 97 in La Felonila Street, Barangay Damayang Lagi.