UP experts advise continuing MECQ in Metro Manila

Updated WED · MAY 27, 2020 · 5:15 PM

A group of UP researchers recommends continuing the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and other high-risk areas due to over 7,000 unreported COVID-19 cases.

The reproduction number for NCR is oscillating around 1.0, indicating it's premature to ease MECQ to general community quarantine (GCQ).

Researchers warn that data from DOH has a lag and suggests maintaining MECQ until the situation improves.

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