IATF extends Alert Level system pilot in NCR until Oct 15

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has extended the pilot implementation of the Alert Levels System in the National Capital Region (NCR) until October 15, 2021.

Metro Manila remains under Alert Level 4, a moderate risk case classification with high-risk intensive care unit bed utilization.

The NCR has an intensive care unit bed utilization rate at 76.8 percent and a total Covid-19 bed utilization rate at 62.6 percent.

The extension allows the IATF to further assess and analyze the processes and strategies of local government units (LGUs) for the alert level system.

The rollout of the Alert Levels System to the rest of the country will be postponed until a complete evaluation of the pilot and monitoring system across all LGUs is in place.

Indoor capacities for dine-in services, religious services, and personal care services have been increased to 20 percent for fully vaccinated individuals under Alert Level 4.

Fitness studios and gyms are allowed to reopen at 20 percent capacity for fully vaccinated individuals, with all workers also required to be fully vaccinated.

Establishments with a Safety Seal Certification will be granted an additional 10 percent venue capacity beyond the prescribed limits.

Several provinces and cities were placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from October 1 to October 15.