Manila Bulletin
Clustering of cases, health system capacity were factors why NCR remains under GCQ -- DOH
Metro Manila will remain under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until October 31 due to the continued clustering of COVID-19 cases and high hospital bed occupancy rates.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the lockdown level could be downgraded to Modified GCQ if case clusters are reduced.
Several areas, including Valenzuela, Makati, and Muntinlupa, have recently experienced an increase in coronavirus infections.
While Metro Manila's hospital bed utilization has decreased to below 60 percent from 80 percent, further decongestion and capacity expansion are needed to prepare for potential future surges.
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Metro Manila, Batangas province, Tacloban City, Iloilo City, and Iligan City will remain under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until October 31.
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