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IATF-EID to discuss possible extension, lifting of Luzon ECQ
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) is set to discuss the extension or lifting of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon, with less than two weeks remaining.
The task force will consult with epidemiologists, scientists, and mathematicians on Monday to present their findings on Covid-19 epidemiology.
Secretary Eduardo Año stated that it is too early to decide on the ECQ status, emphasizing the need for more data.
Factors such as the country's health system capacity, and the economic and social aspects of the ECQ will be considered before a recommendation is made to President Duterte.
The IATF-EID may submit its recommendation to the President on April 25.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on the fate of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon beyond April 30.
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