Manila Bulletin
Gov't allows only one person per household to leave home; other guidelines for ECQ
A strict home quarantine is being enforced in Luzon starting midnight, March 17, 2020, as part of the enhanced community quarantine to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Only one person per household is allowed to leave their homes to purchase food and other essential needs.
Elderly individuals and those with pre-existing medical conditions are prohibited from leaving their homes.
Exempted from the quarantine are employees of establishments providing food, basic necessities, utilities, and critical services, along with uniformed personnel, health workers, and authorized media.
To ensure compliance, individuals going out must carry identification, proof of residence, and other necessary documents, and present them at checkpoints.
Business process outsourcing and export-oriented establishments are permitted to operate if they provide temporary housing for their employees.
Casinos, gambling places, and hotels accepting new bookings are not allowed to open.
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