Manila Bulletin
Senators bat for targeted lockdowns, contact tracing vs Delta variant
Several senators are proposing the implementation of granular lockdowns to curb the transmission of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines.
Senators Sherwin Gatchalian, Grace Poe, Francis Pangilinan, and Ralph Recto are advocating for localized restrictions instead of a blanket lockdown in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Senator Ralph Recto emphasized the importance of listening to experts and implementing necessary local lockdowns.
Senator Francis Pangilinan suggested that lockdowns should be concentrated on barangays with a high number of COVID-19 cases, identified through intensified testing and contact tracing.
Pangilinan further explained that focusing lockdowns on specific high-risk areas would make efforts more effective and prevent wider restrictions.
Senators Poe and Gatchalian acknowledged the difficulty in balancing public health concerns with the ongoing economic crisis.
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