Manila Bulletin
Gov't mulls MECQ in NCR+ next week to reduce COVID-19 cases
The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the NCR Plus bubble, comprising Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, has been extended until April 11, 2021.
Following this, the government is considering placing the NCR Plus bubble under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for another week.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 11,028 new COVID-19 cases on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, bringing the total infections to 795,051.
A P22.9-billion cash aid ('ayuda') is being prepared for distribution to individuals severely affected by the prolonged ECQ.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that a two-week ECQ followed by a week-long MECQ is expected to reduce daily Covid-19 infections to around 4,000.
The government will assess the COVID-19 situation weekly to determine future quarantine classifications.
A 6 pm to 5 am curfew remains in effect within the NCR Plus bubble, with exceptions for essential deliveries, and restaurants are limited to takeout and delivery services.
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Health experts recommend extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in NCR Plus until April 11 to give the healthcare system more time to prepare, as hospitals in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces are at critical levels for COVID-19 bed occupancy.
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President Rodrigo Duterte extended the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal until April 4.
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OCTA Research recommended extending the ECQ in NCR Plus for another week due to rising COVID-19 cases.
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The Department of Health (DOH) announced the reimposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces to prevent active COVID-19 cases from reaching 430,000 by the end of April.
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