Sotto: Premature to lift ECQ in Pasig

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto says lifting the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is premature due to rising coronavirus cases.

Sotto stated that mass testing should be conducted before deciding whether or not to lift the quarantine, emphasizing the need for an informed decision.

With 266 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pasig as of Tuesday, Sotto noted that the city's infection rate is still increasing and may not yet have peaked due to limited testing.

This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.

Topics in this story

Explore more stories about these topics