The national government has decided to retain the quarantine status of Metro Manila to level three. Read on and equip yourself with relevant information and guidelines that everyone should follow when it comes to dining, travelling, mass gathering, and more
Fearing another surge of COVID-19 cases, Malacañang has decided to retain the quarantine status of Metro Manila to level three until November 14, 2021. The level of quarantine was first imposed in September to do away with the hard lockdowns.
In the most recent Department of Health (DOH) data last November 1, 2021, it can be seen that there are now 3,117 new cases of the virus, a huge drop compared to the record-high 26,303 cases in September.
According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, there are nine areas in the Metro that are closely being monitored after registering a seven-day rapid growth rate since Thursday, October 28, 2021. Vergeire has yet to identify the areas.
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Other areas that are under the third level are:
- Baguio City (area for special monitoring)
- Central Luzon
- Calabarzon
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Rizal
- Western Visayas
- Iloilo City
- Central Visayas
- Siquijor
- Northern Mindanao
- Lanao del Norte
- Davao Region
- Davao City
- Davao del Norte
In this article, Tatler has listed the guidelines that Filipinos who reside in Level three areas must follow: