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'We can give it a try': DOH allays virus spread fears amid reopening of cinemas
The Department of Health (DOH) will monitor the reopening of cinemas in Metro Manila as the region transitions to Alert Level 3 starting October 16.
Movie theaters will be allowed to operate at 30 percent indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only, with 50 percent outdoor capacity.
DOH Secretary Francisco Duque stated that the government will observe if there will be an increase in COVID-19 cases after cinemas reopen, provided that minimum health standards and upgraded ventilation are followed.
The decision to downgrade Metro Manila's alert level was based on its low-risk healthcare utilization rate and moderate intensive care unit occupancy.
Alert Level 3 will be imposed over Metro Manila from October 16 to October 31.
Duque acknowledged the challenge of balancing public health and economic concerns, emphasizing that these are not mutually exclusive.
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