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Speaker Velasco backs call for alert level downgrade in Metro Manila
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco supports the proposal to downgrade Metro Manila's COVID-19 alert status to Level 2 by mid-November, citing a decline in infections and high vaccination rates.
He believes that lowering the alert level will allow more businesses to reopen with increased capacity, leading to job recovery and economic revitalization.
Metro Manila is currently under Alert Level 3 until November 14 to prevent a potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
Under Alert Level 3, indoor establishments are limited to 30% capacity for fully vaccinated individuals, while outdoor venues can operate at 50% capacity if all employees are fully vaccinated.
Velasco highlighted that Metro Manila has seen a steady decrease in new daily infections, with approximately 80% of residents fully vaccinated and 96% having received at least one dose.
He expressed confidence that these figures allow for a broader reopening of businesses to boost the economy, increase consumer spending, production, and create more employment opportunities.
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