The key to surviving the COVID-19 pandemic is not only maintaining a healthy body, but keeping ourselves informed. This only highlights the value and power of relevant and timely information to ensure that we are updated from the latest developments to what is happening around the neighborhood.
Last August 19, the Philippine government officially eased restrictions and put the National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal under General Community Quarantine (GCQ). However, the battle against this health crisis is far from over. While work has already resumed for a lot of industries, everyone must always remember that safety must be the top priority to avoid the further transmission of the virus.
The Manila City Government recently announced that it will be complying to the NCR-wide curfew from 8PM to 5AM. Apart from the time requirement, it also enumerated other stricter and Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)-like health protocols such as:
In addition, the National Task Force for COVID-19 also made wearing of face shields in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces a mandatory as an additional protective measure from the disease.
Apart from the aforementioned protocols, other guidelines under GCQ include:
To access the Inter-Agency Task Force’s full GCQ guidelines and list of industries allowed to operate, you may refer to this link.
As the country’s confirmed cases surpasses the 187,000 mark, it is every Filipino’s duty and responsibility to ensure that we are safe, no matter where we are. While the government continues to look for more effective ways to combat the pandemic, we must continue playing our part in being vigilant of our own surroundings, our physical and mental health, and our leaders’ priorities.
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