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‘Walang tutol kung may tulong’: Netizens weigh in on proposed lockdown extension
The Philippine government is considering extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths, with no significant flattening of the curve observed yet.
Response Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the decision is not yet final and depends on various factors, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and consultation with scientists and doctors.
The next two weeks are considered critical for observation, and self-assessments from local government units (LGUs) are being gathered.
Galvez noted that a lockdown extension should be complemented with aggressive massive testing and contact tracing.
The Inter-Agency Task Force is expected to provide its final recommendation to the President before April 14.
The social, economic, and security impacts of a potential extension are also being considered.
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President Rodrigo Duterte extended the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon until April 30, 2020.
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Vice President Leni Robredo backed the extension of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine until April 30 to help "flatten the curve" of COVID-19 infections.
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Chief implementer of the National Action Plan against COVID-19, Carlito Galvez Jr., stated that the enhanced community quarantine may be extended in some areas affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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DILG Secretary Eduardo Año stated that the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until April 30, 2020, is a necessary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, based on the advice of health experts.
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Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon supports extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon until April 30, stressing the need for more data and ensuring food supply.
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