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Duterte relaxes lockdown in Metro Manila despite rising number of COVID-19 cases
President Rodrigo Duterte has reverted Metro Manila and four nearby provinces - Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal - back to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from August 19 to August 31.
Other areas placed under GCQ include Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Quezon, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and the towns of Minglanilla and Consolacion.
All other areas in the country will be under a Modified GCQ.
GCQ allows for more industries to open, dine-in services in restaurants, and religious services with a 30% capacity.
Duterte clarified that reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests are not required for asymptomatic employees returning to work under GCQ.
He urged the public to remain careful and adhere to safety protocols during this period.
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Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Batangas, Quezon, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and the municipalities of Minglanilla and Consolacion will be under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from August 19 to August 31.
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Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, and Batangas will be placed under a stricter General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting August 19 until August 31.
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The Philippine coronavirus task force has postponed the reopening of gyms, internet cafes, drive-in cinemas, and pet grooming services until August 31.
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The Metro Manila Council chairperson, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, expressed optimism that the National Capital Region (NCR) might transition to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ) if the current downward trend in COVID-19 cases persists.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that Metro Manila could face stricter localized lockdowns if the region reverts to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
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