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31 Mar 2021 | 06:30 AM UTC
Philippines: Authorities extend community quarantine restrictions in most part of the country through April 30 /update 61
Community quarantine rules extended in most of Philippines through April 30. Stricter curbs in some localities with varying time frames.
TIMEFRAME expected from 3/31/2021, 6:30 AM until 4/30/2021, 11:59 PM (UTC).
COUNTRY/REGION Philippines
Critical Health Entry/Exit Transportation Philippines
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The Philippines has extended community quarantine protocols of varying levels in most parts of the country through April 30, with stricter controls in some localities with varying time frames, to stem the spread of COVID-19. The country remains under Code Red Sublevel 2 on its code alert system, indicating ongoing local virus transmission with greater numbers of cases than the government can address.
The central government has ordered Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal to enforce the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) through April 4. Additionally, local officials in Tuguegarao City are enacting ECQ through April 8. Under ECQ, residents must stay at home, except to work in essential industries, obtain essential supplies, and for emergencies, among others. On-site work is suspended, except for essential services. Nonessential mass gatherings are banned. Some public transport vehicles can still operate for commuters who are allowed to leave their homes. Additionally, nonessential travel to and from Metro Manila and the affected surrounding provinces remains suspended through April 4.
Quirino Province and Santiago City will implement modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) rules April 1-15 and April 1-30 respectively. Under MECQ, key industries can work on-site with full capacity, while sectors like real estate and manufacturing of nonessential goods can operate with half their workforce. Several businesses, like tourism sites and entertainment venues, and most public transport are suspended. Nonessential mass gatherings are suspended.
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