Manila Bulletin
MMC to decide on new quarantine status for NCR
Metro Manila mayors are set to announce their recommended quarantine status for the National Capital Region (NCR) from July 16 onwards.
Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez, who chairs the Metro Manila Council (MMC), confirmed that the decision will be announced today.
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos will reveal the mayors' recommendation to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).
Despite a 2 percent decrease in average COVID-19 cases in the NCR from July 6 to July 12 compared to the previous week, officials emphasize the need for strict compliance with health protocols.
Olivarez stated, "Patuloy na bumababa ang bilang pero hindi pa rin tayo puwedeng mag-relax. Kailangan meron pa ring strict compliance sa health protocols."
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