Philippines places Metro Manila in MECQ after health workers' plea
Health workers urged the Duterte administration to tighten quarantine measures in Metro Manila and nearby provinces due to rising COVID-19 cases.
President Rodrigo Duterte responded by placing Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan under a two-week Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) starting August 4.
Under MECQ, only essential activities are allowed, with restrictions on movement for vulnerable groups and limits on public transportation options.
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