Malacañang allows municipalities to be downgraded to Alert Level 1

Municipalities can now be downgraded to Alert Level 1 for COVID-19 risk classification, according to Malacañang.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) amended its recommendation to include municipalities in the assessment for Alert Level 1.

Previously, only cities, provinces, and regions were considered for alert level downgrades.

A low total bed utilization rate for provinces and regions is now a criterion for component cities and municipalities to be placed under Alert Level 1.

To qualify for Alert Level 1, areas must have low to minimal risk case classification, total bed utilization below 50%, and high vaccination rates.

Specifically, 70% of the target population and 80% of senior citizens must be fully vaccinated.