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NCR likely to be under GCQ after May 15, except some parts –DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is optimistic that Metro Manila may transition to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) after May 15.
This consideration is based on the Inter-Agency Task Force's (IATF) assessment of the region's critical care infrastructure and the case doubling time.
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya indicated that Metro Manila is likely to 'graduate to GCQ' by the deadline.
However, certain areas within Quezon City will remain under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) due to a high number of COVID-19 cases.
As of May 4, the Philippines reported over 9,000 COVID-19 cases, with Metro Manila accounting for 5,144 of these.
Quezon City has the highest number of cases in Metro Manila, with Barangay Batasan Hills and Barangay Matandang Balara having the most infections within the city.
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Metro Manila mayors will present three quarantine scenarios to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for their decision on quarantine restrictions after May 15.
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The National Capital Region, Central Luzon (except Aurora), CALABARZON, Pangasinan, Benguet, Baguio City, Iloilo, Cebu, Cebu City, and Davao City will remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15.
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Malacañang stated that it is too early to determine if Metro Manila will transition to general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 15.
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Malacañang stated that the decision to transition the National Capital Region (NCR) from Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) will prioritize public health and the capacity to manage medical needs over economic recovery.
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Malacañang announced that some cities in Metro Manila might be placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 15 if COVID-19 cases slow down and local government units have adequate health system capacity.
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