NCR Plus under ECQ from Mar 29 to April 4

The National Capital Region (NCR) and four neighboring provinces (Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna) were placed under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from March 29 to April 4 due to rising COVID-19 cases.

Private hospitals welcomed the ECQ as a measure to prevent mass gatherings and reduce interactions between people.

The curfew in these areas is from 6 pm to 5 am, with exemptions for authorized persons outside of residence (APOR), workers, cargo vehicles, and public transportation.

All mass gatherings are prohibited, including religious services that were previously allowed at up to 10% capacity.

Minors, senior citizens, pregnant women, and those with immunodeficiency or co-morbidities are not permitted to leave their homes.