QC to implement stricter MECQ rules

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has emphasized the need for strict adherence to quarantine protocols even as the city transitions to a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).

Mass gatherings remain prohibited under MECQ to ensure compliance with physical distancing rules.

Public transportation, with the exception of tricycles, will continue to be suspended, requiring companies to provide shuttle services for their employees.

Tricycles are permitted to operate under specific guidelines, including allowing only one passenger in the sidecar, mandating transparent barriers, and requiring regular disinfection of units.

Tricycle drivers must wear protective gear such as face masks and gloves to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The city government is considering a revised fare matrix for tricycles to compensate for the reduced passenger capacity.

Limited outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking are allowed for individuals who wear face masks and maintain social distancing.

High-risk individuals, including those under 21 and over 60, pregnant women, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, are still required to stay at home.

Violators of these quarantine guidelines will face charges under Republic Act No. 11332 and the Revised Penal Code.