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IATF may decide on fate of community quarantine in NCR, other areas on Wednesday -Palace
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) is expected to decide on Wednesday, May 27, whether to ease or extend community quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and other areas beyond May 31.
Presidential spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque stated that the decision will be science-based, considering factors such as the doubling time of COVID-19 cases, critical care capacity, and economic impact.
Metro Manila, along with Laguna, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Angeles City, and Zambales, are currently under modified enhanced community quarantine until May 31.
The majority of the Philippines' over 14,000 COVID-19 cases were recorded in Metro Manila.
The IATF's decision will be subject to the final approval of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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