Metro Manila (NCR) alert level 3 relaxed, community quarantine measures across the Philippines (1)
On October 14, the Government of the Philippines announced that from October 16th to October 31st, the alert level for COVID-19 compliance in Metro Manila (NCR) will be "Level 3".
We also announced that we will extend or change the community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines from October 16th as follows.
In addition, the inspection and quarantine protocol for travelers entering the Philippines from "green" and "yellow" countries / jurisdictions announced on October 9 may also apply to travelers arriving before October 8. Announced.
The following are community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines from October 16th to October 31st announced by the Philippine government on October 14th.
1 On October 14, the Philippine government announced that from October 16th to October 31st, the alert level for COVID-19 compliance in Metro Manila (NCR) will be "Level 3". ..
2. In addition, it announced that the community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines from October 16 will be extended or changed as follows.
(1) Areas that impose "general modified community quarantine measures (MGCQ)" from October 16th to October 31st
・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Mountain Province / Region 1 (Ilocos Region): La Unyon Province / Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Aurora Province, Nueva Ejiha Province, Pampanga Province, San Valles Province, Angeles City, Orongapo City・ Region 4B (Mimaropa region): Lombron, Palauan ・ Region 5 (Bikor region): South Kamarines, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon ・ Region 8 (East Visaya region): Biliran, Leyte, South Leyte, East Samal, Northern Samar, Samal, Ormock City / Region 10 (Northern Mindanao Region): Bukidnon, Kamigin, Northern Lanao Del Norte / Bansamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Basilan, Isabella, Maguindanao State, Sorsogon, Tawi-Tawi
Metro Manila (NCR), extension of pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 response, and community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines (3)
(3) Regions that impose “Modified and Enhanced Community Isolation Measures (MECQ)” from October 1st to October 15th ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Calabarzon, Apayao Province ・ Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) Region): Batanes ・ Region 3 (Central Luzon region): Bulacan, Bataan ・ Region 4A (Calabarzon region): Cagayan, Lucena, Rizal, Laguna ・ Region 5 (Bikol region): Naga city ・ Region 6 (West Bisaya region): Iloilo
(4) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ) with Tightened Restrictions" from October 1st to October 31st ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Davao Region, Abra Province ・ Region 1 (Ilocos Region) Region): South Ilocos Region, Panga Sinan ・ Region 2 (Cagayan Valley Region): Cagayan, Isabella, Santiago, Nueva Viskaya, Kirino ・ Region 4A (Calabarson Region): Keson, Batangas ・ Region 6 (West Visaya Region): Davao Region, Cagayan Region, Ilocos Region-Region 7 (Central Visaya Region): Laprapu City, East Negros, Bohor State-Region 9 (Samboanga Peninsula Region): Northern Mindanao, South San Boanga Province-Region 10 (Northern Mindanao region): Cagayan de Oro city, East Misamis region ・ Region 11 (Davao region): North Davao region, West Davao region, Davao de Oro region (until October 15)
・ Region 13 (Caraga region): Butuan City, Surigao del Sur
■ Infection status as of October 1, 2021 (nationwide in the Philippines)
Total number of infected people: 2,565,487 (15,566 newly infected people)
Total number of recoverers: 2,396,726 Total number of deaths: 38,493
Metro Manila (NCR), extension of pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 response, and community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines (2)
(2) Areas that impose "General Community Isolation Measures (GCQ)" from October 1st to October 31st ・ Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Benguet State, Ifugao State ・ Region 1 (Ilocos Region): Northern Ilocos Region State, Dagupan City ・ Region 3 (Central Visayas Region): Tarlac Region ・ Region 4B (Mimaropa Region): Malinduk, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Puerto Princesa City ・ Region 5 (Visayas Region): Albay , Northern Kamarines ・ Region 6 (Western Visayas): Aklan, Antique, Gimalas, West Negros ・ Region 7 (Central Visayas): Cebu, Cebu, Mandaue, Shikihor (*)
・ Region 8 (East Visaya region): Takuroban city ・ Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula region): Zamboanga Shibugai, Samboanga city ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao region): West Misamis province, Irigan city ・ Region 11 (Davao region): Davao City, East Davao Region, South Davao Region ・ Region 12 (Soksagen Region): General Santos City, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato, South Kotabato Region 13 (Karaga Region): North Agusan Province, South Agusan, North Surigao, Davao Islands-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Cotabato City, South Lanao
(*) Siquijor State is duplicated in (1) (areas that impose MGCQ) and (2) (areas that impose GCQ) above, but the contents described in IATF Resolution 141-A. I will guide you as it is.
Metro Manila (NCR), extension of pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 response, and community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines (1)
On September 30, the Government of the Philippines announced that it would extend piloting of the alert level system for COVID-19 compliance in Metro Manila (NCR) until October 15. The alert level in NCR will be a continuation of level 4.
We also announced that we will extend or change the community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines as follows.
The following are community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines from October 1st announced by the Philippine government on September 30th.
1 On September 30, the Government of the Philippines announced that it would extend piloting of the alert level system for COVID-19 compliance in Metro Manila (NCR) until October 15. The alert level in NCR will be a continuation of level 4.
2 Announced that the community isolation measures in various parts of the Philippines will be extended or changed as follows.
(1) Regions that impose "General Modified Community Isolation Measures (MGCQ)" from October 1st to October 31st-Cordilliera Administrative Region (CAR): Mountain State-Region 1 (Ilocos Region): La Unyon ・ Region 3 (Central Luzon Region): Aurora, Nueva Ejiha, Pampanga, Zambales, Angeles, Orongapo ・ Region 4B (Mimaropa Region): Romblon, Parawan ・ Region 5 (Bicol) Region): South Kamalines, Katanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon ・ Region 7 (Central Bicol): Shikihor (*)
・ Region 8 (Eastern Visayas): Bililan, Leyte, South Leyte, East Samal, North Samal, Samal, Ormoc ・ Region 10 (North Mindanao): Bukidnon, Camiguin, Northern Lanao -Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BARMM): Basilan, Isabela, Magindanao, Sulu, Tawitawi
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (8)
m. Beauty Salon, Beauty Parlor, Medical Esthetic Clinic, Cosmetic Clinic, Derma Clinic, Makeup Salon, Nail Spa, Reflexology, Esthetics, Wellness, Holistic Center, and other similar facilities Including personal care services. Massage therapy including acupuncture and electrosurgical facilities, sports therapy facilities. It also includes facilities that provide tanning services, body piercings, tattoos, and similar services.
E. Except for areas subject to local (subdivided) lockdown, all other facilities or activities not specified in 3 (4) d above are subject to minimum public health standards. Allowed with 100% capacity or seating capacity. In addition, restrictions on the movement of people working at the above facilities will be relaxed.
Government agencies will remain fully functional and will adhere to at least 50% of field capacity.
(5) Cities / regions with alert level 1 comply with the following protocol.
A. Movement of persons, except for reasonable restrictions on activities and spaces that allow closure, congestion, or close contact, which may be subject to monitoring, observation, and evaluation of each RIATF of the LGU. Allowed.
B. All facilities, people and activities, except in areas subject to local (subdivided) lockdown, operate with full capacity / seat capacity as long as they comply with minimum public health standards. Allowed to work, or perform.
■ Infection status as of September 15, 2021 (nationwide in the Philippines)
Total number of infected people: 2,283,011 (16,989 newly infected people)
Total number of recoverers: 2,076,823 Total number of deaths: 35,742
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (7)
D. Except for areas under local (subdivided) lockdown, the following facilities or activities are permitted to operate with a maximum capacity or seating capacity of 50%. In addition, the following establishments that have obtained safety seal certification are permitted to carry out additional business in excess of 10% of the specified number of people on the premises or the venue / number of people.
Indoor visitors, attractions, libraries, archives, museums, galleries, cultural shows and exhibits.
b. Indoor venue for meetings, incentive activities, exhibition (MICE) event management.
c. Indoor entertainment venues with live performers such as karaoke bars, bars, clubs, concert halls, theaters and movie theaters.
d. Children's amusement parks such as amusement parks or theme parks, amusement parks / periyas, playgrounds, playrooms, pediatric vehicles.
e. Indoor recreational facilities such as internet cafes, billiard halls, amusement arcades and bowling alleys.
f. Indoor-only face-to-face classes, face-to-face exams, and other education-related activities at all levels.
g. Operate casinos, horse racing, cockfighting, cockpit maneuvers, lottery tickets, gambling stores and other gaming facilities.
h. Face-to-face religious gatherings.
i. Funeral services, wakes, burials, and funeral rallies for people who have died for reasons other than COVID-19.
j. Socializing at concerts, parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut parties, birthday parties, family social gatherings, bridal showers, baby showers, train lines, and residential gatherings with non-relatives. event.
k. Indoor and outdoor meal services in food preparation facilities such as restaurants and restaurants.
l. Indoor sports court or venue, fitness studio, gym, spa or other indoor leisure center / facility, swimming pool.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (6)
i. Indoor and outdoor meal services in food preparation facilities such as restaurants and restaurants.
j. Indoor sports court or venue, fitness studio, gym, spa or other indoor leisure center / facility, swimming pool.
k. Beauty Salon, Beauty Parlor, Medical Esthetic Clinic, Cosmetic Clinic, Derma Clinic, Makeup Salon, Nail Spa, Reflexology, Esthetics, Wellness, Holistic Center, and other similar facilities Including personal care services. Massage therapy including acupuncture and electrosurgical facilities, sports therapy facilities. It also includes facilities that provide tanning services, body piercings, tattoos, and similar services.
O Indoor entertainment facilities such as movie theaters, venues with live performers such as karaoke bars, bars, clubs, concert halls, theaters, outdoor and indoor amusement parks or theme parks, amusement parks / periyas, playgrounds, playrooms, children's Children's amusement parks such as vehicles are prohibited.
All other facilities or activities not specified in 3 (3) D above, except for areas subject to local (subdivided) lockdown, are subject to minimum public health standards. Allowed with 100% capacity or seating capacity. In addition, restrictions on the movement of people working at the above facilities will be relaxed.
Government agencies will remain fully functional and will adhere to at least 30% of field capacity.
(4) Citizens / regions with alert level 2 comply with the following protocol.
A. Movement of persons is permitted, except for reasonable restrictions based on age and comorbidity, as determined by the LGU. It is subject to monitoring and evaluation by each regional task force (RIATF), but is not as rigorous as the alert level 4 regulations.
B. Movement between regions is permitted in accordance with the rules imposed by the destination LGU.
C. Outdoor exercise is permitted for all age groups regardless of comorbidity and vaccination status.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (5)
Except for areas subject to local (subdivided) lockdown, all other facilities or activities not specified in 3 (2) d above are subject to minimum public health standards. Allowed with 100% capacity or seating capacity. In addition, restrictions on the movement of people working at the above facilities will be relaxed.
Co-government agencies will remain fully functional, but will adhere to at least 20% of field capacity.
(3) Citizens / regions with alert level 3 comply with the following protocol.
A. Movement of persons is permitted, except for reasonable restrictions based on age and comorbidity, as determined by the LGU. It is subject to monitoring and evaluation by each regional task force (RIATF), but is not as rigorous as the alert level 4 regulations.
B. Movement between regions is permitted in accordance with the rules imposed by the destination LGU.
C. Outdoor exercise is permitted for all age groups, regardless of comorbidity or vaccination status.
D. Except for areas under local (subdivided) lockdown, the following facilities or activities are permitted to operate with a maximum capacity or seating capacity of 30%. In addition, the following establishments that have obtained safety seal certification are permitted to carry out additional business in excess of 10% of the specified number of people on the premises or the venue / number of people.
Indoor visitors, attractions, libraries, archives, museums, galleries, cultural shows and exhibits.
b. Indoor venue for meetings, incentive activities, exhibition (MICE) event management.
c. Indoor recreational facilities such as internet cafes, billiard halls, amusement arcades and bowling alleys.
d. Indoor face-to-face inspection approved by IATF.
e. Operate casinos, horse races, cockfights, cockpit controls, lottery tickets, gambling stores and other gaming facilities.
f. Face-to-face religious gatherings.
g. Funeral services, wakes, burials, and funeral rallies for people who have died for reasons other than COVID-19.
h. Social events such as concerts, parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut parties, birthday parties, family social gatherings, bridal showers, baby showers, train lines, and gatherings in non-relative residences.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (4)
k. Personal care services including medical esthetic clinics, cosmetic clinics, derma clinics, make-up salons, reflexology, esthetics, wellness, holistic centers, and other similar facilities. Massage therapy including acupuncture and electrosurgical facilities, sports therapy facilities. It also includes facilities that provide tanning services, body piercings, tattoos, and similar services. Home services for these activities are also not permitted.
l. Specialized market of Ministry of Tourism (DOT) such as staycation.
Outdoor dining services in food preparation facilities such as restaurants and restaurants are allowed up to 30% of seats, with or without vaccination, and indoor dining services are allowed with 10% seating or seating. NS. However, indoor services are limited to those who have been completely vaccinated with COVID-19. In addition, LGU may reduce the capacity.
Personal care services such as cover bars, hair spas, nail spas and beauty salons have up to 30% capacity for outdoor services and 10% capacity or seats for indoor services, unless objected to by the LGU. Allowed by number. However, indoor services are limited to those who have been completely vaccinated with COVID-19. Also, always wear face masks, including customers.
Religious rallies are allowed up to 30% of the venue's capacity for outdoor rallies and up to 10% of capacity or seats for indoor rallies, unless there is opposition from the LGU where the religious rallies take place. Will be done. However, indoor meetings are open to those who have been fully vaccinated with COVID-19. Also, outdoor religious gatherings are limited to the practice of religious worship and service.
Funeral services, wakes, burials, and funeral rallies for persons who have died from causes other than COVID-19 meet the minimum public health standards stipulated and are restricted to family members (second degree) only. It is permitted on condition that.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (3)
C. Outdoor exercise shall be permitted for all age groups, persons at health risk, with or without vaccination, but limited to the general area of residence. However, it is necessary to strictly adhere to protocols such as wearing face masks, precautions, social distance, and minimum public health standards.
D. The following facilities and activities that are judged to be at high risk of infection are not permitted.
Indoor visitors, attractions, libraries, archives, museums, galleries, cultural shows and exhibits.
b. Indoor venue for the operation of conferences, incentive activities, conventions and exhibition (MICE) events.
c. Venue with live performers such as indoor entertainment facilities such as movie theaters, karaoke bars, bars, clubs, concert halls and theaters.
d. Children's amusement parks such as outdoor and indoor amusement parks or theme parks, amusement parks / periyas, playgrounds, playrooms, pediatric vehicles.
e. Indoor recreational facilities such as internet cafes, billiard halls, amusement arcades and bowling alleys.
f. Indoor-only face-to-face lessons, exams, and other education-related activities at all levels. However, those approved by the IATF and / or the Executive Office of the President are excluded.
g. Operate casinos, horse racing, cockfighting, cockpit maneuvers, lottery tickets, gambling stores and other gaming facilities. However, except with the permission of IATF or Cheong Wa Dae.
h. Concerts, parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut parties, birthday parties, family social gatherings, bridal showers, baby showers, parades, queues, train lines, with non-relatives Social events such as gatherings at the residence.
i. Indoor sports court or venue, fitness studio, gym, spa or other indoor leisure center / facility, swimming pool.
j. All contact sports. However, this does not apply to bubble-type setups adopted by the IATF and specified under relevant guidelines approved by the LGU to be held.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (2)
(3) The Minimum Public Health Standard (MPHS) is a non-pharmaceutical intervention (NPI) that complies with the Ministry of Health (DOH) Administrative Order 2021-0043 or the Omnibus Guidelines on Minimum Public Health Standards for the Safe Reopening of Facilities. ) Refers to national, local, and sector-specific guidelines for mitigation measures for COVID-19 compliance across all settings. The term refers to community mitigation strategies or public health measures that individuals and communities can implement to reduce infection rates, contact rates, and duration of infection within a population without vaccines, medications, or other drug interventions. It shall also include specific NPIs.
2 COVID-19 compliant alert level system (general guidelines)
The Ministry of Health (DOH) identifies the alert level in the pilot area. Pilot area classification shall be weekly and shall follow a protocol consistent with the declared alert level, unless otherwise stated.
Close contacts of possible COVID-19 cases, regardless of vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test results, are subject to quarantine and quarantine protocols set by DOH for 14 days. Isolate.
3 COVID-19 compliant alert level system (protocol for each level)
(1) Alert Level 5 areas will comply with the ECQ guidelines stipulated in the Omnigas Guidelines.
(2) The alert level 4 area complies with the following protocol.
A. The next person cannot go out. However, in order to obtain indispensable products and services, movement to work in a permitted occupation / workplace is permitted.
(i) Persons under the age of 18 (ii) Persons aged 65 and over (iii) Persons with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, and health risks (iv) Pregnant women
B. Movement between areas is permitted in accordance with the rules imposed by the destination LGU, except for those who are not permitted to go out.
Metro Manila (NCR), pilot implementation of alert level system for COVID-19 compliance (1)
On September 14, the Government of the Philippines announced guidelines for piloting alert level systems for COVID-19 compliance, starting September 16 in Metro Manila (NCR). The alert level standards, protocols, etc. according to the guidelines are as follows.
We also announced that the NCR alert level from September 16th has been designated as Level 4.
1 Alert Level System Criteria for COVID-19 (1) New to address COVID-19 in cities and local governments with the aim of managing and minimizing the risk of COVID-19 disease It will be a community isolation measure. It may also be updated based on new scientific knowledge and information and applications regarding the effectiveness of control measures at home and abroad.
A. Alert level 1: Areas with low or reduced case transmission, low total bed utilization, and low intensive care unit utilization.
B. Alert level 2: Case transmission is low and decreasing, medical utilization rate is low, or the number of cases is small but increasing, and the number of cases is decreasing and decreasing, but total bed utilization and intensive care Areas where room usage is increasing.
C. Alert level 3: Areas where the number of cases is high and / or is increasing, and the total bed utilization and intensive care unit utilization are increasing.
D. Alert level 4: Areas with high and / or increasing number of cases and high total bed utilization and intensive care unit utilization.
E Warning level 5: An area where the number of cases has reached a caution area and the total bed usage rate and intensive care unit usage rate are at critical levels.
(2) Micro-level quarantine of areas identified as "critical areas" by the Local Government (LGU) is referred to as "local (subdivided) lockdown". This is declared regardless of alert level.
