MANILA, Philippines — The so-called NCR Plus comprising Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna will be downgraded to general community quarantine (GCQ) starting May 15 until May 30, Malacaang announced on Thursday night.
In a taped meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque however noted this is GCQ “with heightened restrictions.”
The NCR Plus already underwent a two-week enhanced community quarantine from March 29 until April 11 following a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
It was later downgraded to MECQ from April 12 to April 30 and extended until May 14.
KGA…
Keep on reading: NCR Plus eases to GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ from May 15-31