Manila Bulletin
Duterte to decide on NCR, other areas' alert level status on Feb. 28- Año
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has finalized the metrics for downgrading areas to Alert Level 1.
Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed these findings were submitted for President Duterte's approval, with a decision expected on February 28.
To qualify for Alert Level 1, an area must have a low to minimal risk classification, a total bed utilization rate below 50%, and 70% of its total population fully vaccinated.
Additionally, 80% of the total senior citizen population must be fully vaccinated.
Metro Manila has exceeded the total population vaccination standard, but the senior citizen vaccination rate is still being assessed.
Mayors have indicated their readiness for the downgrade, which would be a significant shift from Alert Level 2.
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