NCR expected to shift to Alert Level 2
The National Capital Region (NCR) is expected to shift to Alert Level 2 from Alert Level 3 in November due to a continuous decline in COVID-19 cases.
According to NEDA, the de-escalation can increase GDP by P3.6 billion and employment by 16,000 per week compared to Alert Level 3.
The IATF is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the decision, with Galvez expressing confidence in a shift to Alert Level 2 due to decreasing reproduction rates and positivity levels.
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