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ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGQ, new normal: How they differ from one another
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the Omnibus Guidelines of the Community Quarantine in the Philippines on May 15, 2020.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque explained that ECQ involves stringent limitations on movement and transportation, strict regulation of industries, provision of food and essential services, and a heightened uniformed presence.
MECQ is described as a transition phase between ECQ and GCQ, where temporary measures are relaxed and the heightened presence of uniformed personnel becomes less necessary.
Cebu City and Mandaue City are placed under ECQ until May 31.
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The National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Cebu City will be under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from May 16 to May 31 as they are still considered high-risk areas for COVID-19.
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The Philippine government has clarified movement guidelines for areas under different levels of community quarantine: Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), General Community Quarantine (GCQ), and Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).
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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has issued local guidelines for residents and businesses transitioning to a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) to help manage the spread of COVID-19 and restart the city's economy.
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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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Cebu City and Mandaue City remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 31, as per the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Resolution No. 37.
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