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Metro Manila lockdown may be eased in June
Malacañang indicated a potential easing of quarantine classifications in the Philippines for June, citing a notable decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospital utilization.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the infection rate in Metro Manila had fallen to 10.6% from a peak of 34% between April 4 and 17.
The two-week attack rate has gone down by 47% from 5%, and the average daily attack rate has dropped from 9.2 to 5.42 per 100,000 population between April and May.
Hospital care utilization rates have decreased to 43% as of May 25, a significant drop from 68% in early April.
Any changes to Metro Manila's quarantine status will depend on the recommendations of its local government units, with an emphasis on gradual reopening.
The mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to gradually reopen the economy as the situation improves.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) has been downgraded to a moderate-risk area for COVID-19 by OCTA Research Group, noting a decrease in cases and a reproduction rate falling to 0.53.
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OCTA Research recommends a gradual easing of restrictions in NCR Plus, but not a downgrade to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
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The 17 mayors of Metro Manila have unanimously decided to recommend keeping the general community quarantine (GCQ) status for the region in June.
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Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. is in favor of increasing business capacity and opening more establishments in Metro Manila by June, citing the declining COVID-19 cases.
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