Manila Bulletin
DOH: PH cannot remain in lockdown forever
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that the National Capital Region cannot stay on lockdown indefinitely, emphasizing that necessary safeguards are already in place to curb COVID-19 transmission.
Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal have transitioned to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) following a two-week Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
This shift aims to provide much-needed relief to healthcare workers who have been working tirelessly.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire highlighted that lockdowns are not the sole strategy against COVID-19, citing expert opinions.
She also noted that prolonged lockdowns could lead to widespread hunger and other health issues unrelated to COVID-19.
The government is thus seeking a balance between public health and economic recovery, acknowledging that economic stability also impacts overall health.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has reverted Metro Manila and four nearby provinces - Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal - back to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from August 19 to August 31.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that Metro Manila could face stricter localized lockdowns if the region reverts to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
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Malacañang has stated that extending the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces is improbable due to a lack of funds for financial assistance.
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Chief implementer of the government's COVID-19 response, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., stated that a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) is not a sustainable strategy against COVID-19.
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UP OCTA research experts recommend extending the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Mega Manila for another 15 days to reverse the surge in COVID-19 cases.
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