Manila Bulletin
NCR ECQ meant to prevent PH from turning into India, Indonesia- Galvez
National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is crucial to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases similar to India and Indonesia.
Galvez emphasized that without ECQ, the Philippines could face a similar situation as these countries, which experienced a significant increase in infections primarily due to the Delta variant.
He highlighted the importance of protecting healthcare workers from being overwhelmed, stating that preventing such a scenario is a primary duty.
The ECQ aims to disrupt the transmission of the Delta variant within the NCR, which is the country's economic center and most populous region.
Galvez also mentioned that the business sector was consulted and agreed that a drastic measure like ECQ is necessary to prevent economic recovery issues in the fourth quarter.
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