Manila Bulletin
To extend or not to extend? IATF weighs option on NCR quarantine status
Metro Manila mayors deferred the decision on the quarantine classification for the National Capital Region to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).
The IATF is considering extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila for another week or until the end of the month, or shifting the region to a modified ECQ (MECQ).
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año stated that the choice between ECQ and MECQ will be made to balance public health and economic concerns, with MECQ allowing more businesses to open.
Año also mentioned that no funds are currently available for cash assistance if the ECQ is extended.
The IATF is scheduled to meet on August 19 to discuss the next quarantine protocols.
Metro Manila was previously placed under ECQ from August 6 to 20 due to the Delta variant transmission.
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DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that projections show COVID-19 cases will continue to increase even with a two-week ECQ, aiming to prepare the healthcare system.
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Dr. Ted Herbosa, a government adviser, is advocating for Metro Manila to be placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) after August 20.
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MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos stated that Metro Manila mayors will convene on Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss the possible extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
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The National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Bataan have been downgraded from Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
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President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to announce the quarantine classification for Metro Manila on Friday, August 20, 2021.
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