Final lockdown? Gov’t wishing Metro Manila ECQ will be last
Malacañang is hoping that the Aug. 6 to 20 enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila will be the last lockdown in the Philippines.
Metro Manila to have 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew during ECQ
In a Palace briefing, Abalos said Metro Manila mayors voted unanimously for the imposition of an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m .curfew.
NCR under stricter GCQ until next week, ECQ from Aug. 6 to 20
In an announcement aired over state TV, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Metro Manila would be under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions from July 30 to Aug. 5, and enhanced community quarantine from Aug. 6 to Aug. 20.
51 Covid-19-infected cops had no interaction with SONA 2021 rallyists
The 51 police officers stationed during President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) had no physical interaction with protesters, according to the chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
PGH reports 21 local Delta variant cases
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) reported that it admitted and tested 21 out of the 72 local cases of the highly contagious Delta variant.
More than 70% of Manila residents got first dose of Covid-19 vaccines – Moreno
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced that more than 70% of eligible residents in the city have already received the first dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines.
Isko fears Delta variant transmission in NCR
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said he is worried that the highly contagious Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus is already spreading undetected in the National Capital Region.
NCR’s Covid-19 reproduction number is going up – OCTA
OCTA Research Group reported that the National Capital Region’s (NCR) average number of daily new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections has increased to 851 from July 16 to 22, while its reproduction number increased by 1.21, which indicates sustained transmission.
Metro Manila reverts to GCQ with heightened restrictions
President Rodrigo Duterte has placed Metro Manila under general community quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions after the discovery of local Delta variant transmissions in the region.
DOH to investigate mishandled vaccines
The Department of Health (DOH) said it was investigating the incident wherein Pfizer vaccines were wasted in Muntinlupa city due to a storage problem.
OCTA calls for stricter quarantine measures due to Covid-19 surge
OCTA Research has recommended a stricter quarantine measure in the National Capital Region (NCR) as the research group noted that Metro Manila is in the early stages of another surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases, which could be caused by the Delta variant.
Pasig caps first-dose vaccination of senior citizens
In a Facebook post, Sotto said all senior citizens who registered for vaccination have been inoculated.
Metro Manila mayors want kids under lockdown anew due to Delta
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases earlier in July relaxed mobility restrictions on children in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ.
Pasig’s Vico Sotto to seek reelection
Sotto, who replaced the Eusebios who were at the helm of Pasig for 27 years, said he wanted to continue what he had already started as Pasig mayor.
Manila locates 36 contacts of three Delta variant cases
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) situation in Manila is “manageable”.
Delta variant case not a local transmission – Taguig LGU
The “single and isolated” Delta variant coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) case was “never able to set foot” in Taguig City while being positive for the variant, the Taguig city government assured the public.