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OCTA backs keeping GCQ status in Metro Manila in July
The Octa Research group supports extending the general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila throughout July due to the persistent threat of the coronavirus.
While daily new cases in the capital region have dropped to an average of 620, this number has not yet reached the pre-surge levels seen before March-April.
Octa Research fellow Guido David stated that the DOH's stance to maintain GCQ in the NCR is agreed upon because the virus remains present.
David also proposed allowing certain businesses to increase their operational capacity while adhering to health protocols to ensure public safety.
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