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Manila trains to remain at 70% capacity; passengers to undergo random antigen testing
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will implement random antigen testing for consenting passengers in railways starting January 3, 2022, as COVID-19 cases surge in the Philippines.
Passenger capacity in railways will be maintained at 70% to prevent overcrowding and potential virus transmission.
Train marshals will be deployed to ensure strict adherence to health protocols within stations and trains.
Railway personnel are mandated to undergo antigen testing, and their vaccination records will be verified, with booster shots encouraged.
Any adjustments to passenger capacity in public transportation will require approval from the government's coronavirus task force.
Metro Manila will transition to Alert Level 3 on January 3 due to the alarming increase in daily COVID-19 cases, which reached 4,600 on January 2, the highest in over two months.
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