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Number of Covid-19 cases to determine fate of ECQ
The trend of COVID-19 cases in the remaining days of April will be the key factor in deciding whether the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon will be extended.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana stated that a downward trend in cases would warrant a partial lifting of the lockdown, while an upward trend would necessitate its continuation.
Lorenzana expressed concern over Filipinos violating social distancing and mass gathering protocols, which could hinder the achievement of objectives by the end of April.
To address potential violations, more troops have been deployed to Metro Manila and other high-case areas, with officials warning condominium and subdivision administrators against defying ECQ guidelines.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on the fate of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon beyond April 30.
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The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the entire Luzon remains effective until April 30.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año stated that an extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is possible if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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Albay Representative Joey Salceda is pushing for a two-week extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon, suggesting it be prolonged beyond April 30.
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Experts are cautioning against the immediate lifting of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, with indications that the region may have reached its peak in COVID-19 infections.
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