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Metro Manila may soon be under the less strict Alert Level 3 as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the region, with the weekly average of new infections dropping below 2,000.
The vaccination program for the general adult population has commenced, and vaccinations for minors aged 12 to 17 are set to begin in phases starting October 15.
The government's vaccination program will soon be focused in the provinces.
Severe tropical storm Maring has intensified and has left a trail of death and destruction as it wrought havoc in northern Luzon and some parts of Central Luzon.
The Philippines recorded 8,292 new COVID-19 cases, 302 recoveries, and 36 fatalities on Monday.
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Metro Manila mayors began implementing a shortened curfew from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. starting October 13, 2021.
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Metro Manila's weekly average COVID-19 cases have dropped to 1,933 as of October 11, the lowest since July 31-August 6, prior to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported 11,010 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, October 9, bringing the total infections nationwide to 2,654,450.
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Malacañang expressed optimism that quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila could be eased after October 15, citing a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases and the region's improved ICU bed capacity.
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