Philippines not yet ready for COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Malacañang stated on Tuesday that no area in the Philippines is currently qualified to transition to COVID-19 Alert Level 1, which would be the lowest alert level.
Acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles explained during the Laging Handa briefing that parameters for qualifying an area for Alert Level 1 are still being finalized and that Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 2 from December 1 to 15 due to its current health metrics.
On Monday, Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said the IATF is finalizing parameters to possibly deescalate Metro Manila to Alert Level 1 based on sustained downward trends in COVID-19 cases.
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