The Philippine government has recently announced new restrictions for certain areas under IATF Resolution No. 104. This follows the alarming rate of recently confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country that have been exceeding the 7,000 mark — the highest recorded since the pandemic started locally.
The National Capital Region (NCR), Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, and Rizal have been announced to be part of a ‘bubble’ that is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) after recording high numbers of COVID cases. From March 22, 2021 to April 4, 2021, new measures and protocols will be in effect in the bubble including the following:
Essential Travel
Public Transportation
Public transport will continue to operate as long as the following conditions are met.
Mass Gatherings
Private Sector
Current operational capacities of essential and non-essential services/industries are to be maintained. However, companies and businesses within the bubble must observe the following restrictions.
Restaurants and Food Establishments
Leisure Trips/Plans
General Reminders
Temporarily Suspended
As of March 21, 2021, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 7,757 new COVID-19 cases bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 663,794. It has also recorded new recoveries of 15,288, bringing the total to 577,754, while the death toll is at 12,968 including 39 new casualties.
Despite the country’s efforts to beat the pandemic, the public is once again urged to tighten their belts and come together in an effort to control the rapid spread of the COVID-19. Continue to stay safe, vigilant, and negative!
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