AdvocatesTV • May 10, 2020
Villar calls for easing of quarantine measures in Metro Manila low risk areas
Photo Credit: Senator Cynthia A. Villar Official Facebook Page
Sen. Cynthia Villar on Sunday voiced support for the proposal to switch low-risk areas of Metro Manila from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to general community quarantine (GCQ) after May 15.
The Nacionalista Party senator said the prolonged ECQ is already taking its toll on the economy and causing distress among workers and their families.
“We all know that the government cannot provide assistance to everybody affected by this public health emergency. We should now start reopening the economy with health protocols such as the use of face masks and the practice of social distancing strictly implemented,” she added.
Villar earlier recommended the return of workers to the construction, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
As of May 8, 2020, Metro Manila areas which have the lowest number of cases per 100,000 population are: Caloocan (14.5), Navotas (14.9), Malabon (15), Valenzuela (17.1), Marikina (28.1), Las Pinas (32.6), Muntinlupa (32.9), Taguig (33.2), and Pateros (33.8).
Villar said only areas with the highest number of COVID-19 cases need strict quarantine measures. Metro Manila cities with the most number of total cases are Quezon City (1,523), Manila (833) and Parañaque (500).
