Manila Bulletin
Alert Level 3 takes effect in NCR as COVID-19 surges anew
The National Capital Region (NCR) was placed under Alert Level 3 from January 3 to 15, 2022, due to a significant rise in COVID-19 cases.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that the average daily cases increased by 783 percent this week compared to the previous week.
On January 1, over 3,600 new cases were logged, the highest in nearly two months, with the positivity rate reaching 10.3 percent.
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) made the decision after the confirmation of Omicron variant cases.
Under Alert Level 3, indoor capacity for certain establishments is limited to 30% for fully vaccinated individuals and 50% for outdoor capacity if all employees are fully vaccinated.
Activities such as face-to-face classes for basic education, contact sports (except bubble setups), funfairs, and venues with live performers are prohibited.
Government offices operate at a maximum of 60% onsite capacity, and stricter guidelines for unvaccinated individuals are being developed.
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