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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Sept. 16, 2021

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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.

HONG KONG

Sept. 16, 2021

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From September 13th (Monday) to September 15th (Wednesday)
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Hong Kong has increased by four.
Currently, the total number is 12,150.
11,895 people have already recovered and have been discharged. The death toll will be 213.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with new coronavirus
Thursday, September 16, 2021 as of 10:00 am Japan time

2,030,935 infected people The day before + 19,484
Complete cure 1,783,336 people The day before +18,760
Dead 22,009 people the day before +422
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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Current situation in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and Latest COVID-19 conditions. #1

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with new coronavirus
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 As of 10:00 am Japan time

2,006,126 infected people The day before + 15,652
Complete cure 1,764,576 people The day before +18,053
21,587 dead the day before +463
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VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh

Sept. 14, 2021

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▶ [Ho Chi Minh] Green card test development in District 7 and Cu Chi County

In Ho Chi Minh City, District 7 and Kuchi County have announced that they will conditionally reopen their stores from September 20th, saying that they have succeeded in suppressing the new coronavirus, but a vaccine that will be a transfer permit. We announced a policy to introduce the inoculation certificate "Green Card" on a trial basis. The specific start time is undecided.

The certificate can be confirmed above in the app, there are two types of certificates, a "yellow card" that proves that the first inoculation has been completed, and a "green card" that proves that the two inoculations have been completed. It will be. Ho Chi Minh City intends to use the "Green Card" to understand the flow and flow of people and effectively curb the spread of the new coronavirus infection. In the future, it is predicted that citizens will be required to show a "green card" in every aspect of their lives.

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VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh

Sept. 14, 2021

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We would like to inform you about the status of the new coronavirus in Vietnam as of September 14, 2021.

September 12 Number of newly infected people: 11,469 (33 provinces and cities)
Ho Chi Minh City: 6,158 people / Hanoi City: 53 people / Da Nang City: 12 people / Binh Duong Province (industrial area) 3,188 people

September 13 Number of newly infected people: 11,168 (35 provinces / cities)
Ho Chi Minh City: 5,446 people / Hanoi City: 41 people / Da Nang City: 13 people / Binh Duong Province (industrial area) 3,651 people

Cumulative number of infected people with new coronavirus: 624,547 people * Number of people infected in the city after the 4th wave (April 27) as of September 13: 620,166 people =========== ============
Cumulative death toll from new coronavirus: 15,660 Deaths since the 4th wave (April 27): 15,625

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