MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte may relax quarantine restrictions in low to moderate-risk parts of the Philippines in a phased reopening of the economy while the country
In a televised address to the nation late on Monday, Mr. Duterte said some sectors of the economy, such as construction, might be allowed to open “partially” but under strict public health regulations to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes the severe respiratory disease COVID-19.“It’s imminent. Others will still be in lockdown while we may open partially—construction workers and things like that. You just wait for the modified quarantine,” Mr. Duterte said.
Public transportation and selected businesses in specific industries will be allowed partial resumption of operations in parts of the country where quarantine restrictions will be loosened. A statement released by Roque’s office on Friday said Antique, Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Cebu, Cebu City, Davao del Norte, Davao City and Davao de Oro would be placed on the list, subject to the assessment of the task force.
In his briefing, Roque said there would be a decision by May 15 if some places on the high-risk list would be moved to low to moderate-risk list, inspiring hope among Metro Manilans of gaining access to personal services, such as barbershops. He also reminded shop owners and shopping mall operators to make sure their establishments were clean and their employees protected once they reopened for partial operations.
Businesses will be required to provide their employees with gloves and protective masks. Shopping malls will be directed to maintain air-conditioning temperature at 26 degrees Celsius and disconnect free Wi-Fi to discourage people from lingering in the premises.In his fifth weekly report to Congress on the coronavirus crisis, Mr. Duterte said government planners had submitted to the task force recommendations for response, mitigation and transition to what they called “new normal.
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