Manila Bulletin
IATF amends criteria for de-escalation to Alert Level 1
Iloilo City was placed under COVID-19 Alert Level 1 effective March 11, 2022, allowing for 100% capacity in various establishments and removing the need for S-Pass.
This de-escalation was based on low COVID-19 cases, high vaccination rates, and a healthcare utilization rate below 50%.
The Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has amended the criteria for de-escalation to Alert Level 1.
An area can be downgraded if it meets low to minimal risk case classification, less than 50% total bed utilization, and at least 70% full vaccination for its target population and senior citizens.
As of March 10, 40 areas, including Metro Manila, were under Alert Level 1.
Mayor Jerry Treñas highlighted the importance of continued mask usage and adherence to health protocols to help the economy recover.
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The Philippine government, through Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, is studying the possibility of implementing an "Alert Level 0" status for COVID-19.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) and 47 other areas will be under Alert Level 1 from March 16 to March 31, 2022.
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Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the entire Philippines must first be placed under Alert Level 1 before any further downgrading of COVID-19 risk classification can be considered.
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Metro Manila mayors are ready for the possible shift to Alert Level 0, with MMDA General Manager Frisco San Juan Jr. stating they are prepared for this scenario if ordered by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported no increase in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila and 38 other areas during the first week of Alert Level 1 implementation.
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