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80% of PH likely under MGCQ by July 16 – Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana stated there is an 80% probability that areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) will transition to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) by July 16.
This potential shift aims to further open the economy and signifies a significant change in the country's quarantine measures.
Lorenzana mentioned that an MGCQ status would allow more people to go out, churches to reopen, and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to increase public transportation options.
The decision to ease quarantine restrictions hinges on the COVID-19 case data presented by the Department of Health (DOH).
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque stated that religious gatherings of up to 10 percent of the venue's capacity or up to 10 persons, whichever is higher, will be allowed under GCQ.
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