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IATF raises alert levels in more areas until the end of Jan.
Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, and Northern Samar have been escalated to Alert Level 4 by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) from January 21 to January 31 due to healthcare utilization rates hitting over 70%.
Under Alert Level 4, indoor capacity for establishments is limited to 10% for fully vaccinated individuals, while outdoor capacity is at 30%.
Activities such as operating cinemas, contact sports, face-to-face classes, amusement parks, and casinos remain prohibited.
Additionally, intrazonal and interzonal travel for individuals aged 17 and below, and 65 and above, are not allowed unless for essential goods and services.
People with underlying illnesses and pregnant women are also prohibited from leaving their homes in these areas.
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