Metro Manila mayors have agreed to impose more restrictions to unvaccinated people amid the threat of Omicron variant and rapise rise in daily infections.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said that all unvaccinated individuals must remain in their residences at all times. These individuals will only be allowed if they need to buy essential goods.
“Para kang nag-ECQ only for the unvaccinated for their own protection,” Abalos said.
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Outdoor activities may still be allowed under current protocols.
Metro Manila mayors are expected to pass their own ordinances restricting the mobility of unvaccinated people.
The region is also under Alert Level 3 beginning on Monday as new cases see a rapid in cases.
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Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that COVID-19 cases are expected to increase due to the holidays and lack of compliance on minimum health standards.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation, though we cannot still be certain that the increase in cases is due to the Omicron variant,” Vergeire told reporters. (TDT)
