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Eleazar: Over 100,000 violators recorded in NCR ECQ so far
Over 109,000 individuals in Metro Manila have been apprehended for violating quarantine and health safety protocols so far during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period.
This figure includes an average of 9,000 daily violators in the NCR.
Nationwide, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 507,000 violators.
Nationwide, 79% of violators were warned, 13% were fined, and 8% were brought to police stations.
The most common violations nationwide include 80% for public health standards, 14% for curfew, and 6% for being non-authorized persons outside residence (APOR).
Metro Manila was under ECQ from August 6 to 20 to combat the Delta variant, with only APORs allowed outside for essential activities.
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