Manila Bulletin
IATF to reassess alert level 3 rules; NCR high vax rate to be factored in
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) is set to hold a "full meeting" on Tuesday, January 4, to reassess the guidelines for areas under Alert Level 3.
This reassessment comes after Metro Manila was placed under Alert Level 3 from January 3 to 15 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that the original Alert Level 3 rules were crafted when vaccination rates were lower and younger individuals were not yet eligible for vaccination.
The high vaccination rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be factored into the review of the current restrictions.
Current Alert Level 3 restrictions include prohibitions on gatherings within residences and limitations on movement for senior citizens and minors, though individual outdoor exercises are permitted for all.
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