Galvez: Selective quarantine possible if ECQ successful

The Philippines may shift to a 'selective quarantine' if the current enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon is successful.

Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said this approach would be possible if there is massive testing, increased recovery rates, lower fatality rates, and improved local health unit capacities.

As of Sunday, only about four percent of cases have recovered from COVID-19.

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