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ECQ in NCR as 'last ever lockdown' is gov't wish --- Roque
Malacañang expressed hope that the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) from August 6 to 20 will be the last.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that increased vaccination rates are expected to lead to a decline in COVID-19 cases.
As of Tuesday, 9.3 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Metro Manila mayors are targeting to vaccinate four million people during the ECQ period.
The two-week ECQ is also intended to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, according to an evaluation by experts.
Roque hopes the ECQ will be the last lockdown due to the rising vaccination numbers.
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