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Metro Manila mayors mull placing NCR under normal GCQ
Metro Manila mayors are considering placing the National Capital Region (NCR) under a normal general community quarantine (GCQ) starting June 16.
This potential shift follows an improvement in the region's healthcare utilization rates and a negative daily attack rate.
The NCR Plus bubble, comprising Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, is currently under GCQ with restrictions until June 15.
Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano expressed his support for a gradual easing of restrictions, stating his desire for progressively lighter limitations each month.
Testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged the public's need to return to work, while Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos supported the less stringent GCQ, provided the vaccination program continues.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) is also scheduled to discuss the reopening of gyms, fitness centers, indoor non-contact sports, and indoor tourism activities.
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