Muling ibabalik ang Metro Manila sa mas mahigpit na Alert Level 3 sa darating na January 3 hanggang Janaury 15, 2022.
Ito ang inanunsiyo ni Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles na siya ring tumatayong acting presidential spokesperson.
Ang hakbang ng pamahalaan at ng IATF ay kasunod na rin nang pagkaka-detect ng tatlong local cases ng Omicron variant sa bansa na pinaniniwalaang mas nakakahawa.
Batay naman sa Resolution Number 155, inaprubahan ng IATF ang Alert Level 3 sa NCR makaraan ang rekomendasyon ng Department of Health at ang Technical Advisory Group at Task Force on COVID-19 Variants.
Aminado si Nograles na sa mga susunod na araw ay baka lalo pang sumipa ang bilang ng mga active COVID cases sa bansa.
Nitong huling araw lamang ng buwan ng Disyembre biglang umabot sa halos 3,000 ang bilang ng mga bagong dinapuan ng virus sa bansa.
“The epidemiological investigation on the three local cases indicate there is high possibility of local transmission ng Omicron,” ani Nograles. “In the coming days we may see an increase in active cases.”
Kung maalala una nang inilagay ng Pangulong Duterte sa Alert Level 2 ang buong bansa hanggang Enero 15, 2022.
Narito ang ilang kautusan na nakapaloob sa IATF resolution:
- The following establishments and/or activities characterized as high-risk for transmission shall not be allowed to operate, or be undertaken in areas classified under Alert Level 3:
i. Face to face or in-person classes for basic education, except
those previously approved by the IATF and/or the Office of the
President;
ii. Contact sports, except those conducted under a bubble-type
setup as provided for under relevant guidelines adopted by the
IATF, Games and Amusement Board, and Philippine Sports
Commission, and approved by the LGU where such games
shall be held;
iii. Funfairs/peryas and kid amusement industries such as
playgrounds, playroom, and kiddie rides;
iv. Venues with live voice or wind-instrument performers and
audiences such as in karaoke bars, clubs, concert halls, and
theaters;
v. Casinos, horse racing, cockfighting and operation of cockpits,
lottery and betting shops, and other gaming establishments
except as may be authorized by the IATF or the Office of the
President; and
vi. Gatherings in residences with individuals not belonging to the
same household. - The following establishments, or activities, shall be allowed to operate or be undertaken at a maximum of 30% indoor venue capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only and 50% outdoor venue capacity. Provided that all on-site workers/employees of these establishments, and organizers of activities are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and MPHS shall be strictly maintained. Provided further, that there is no objection from the LGU where these activities may take place.
i. Venues for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions
(MICE);
ii. Permitted venues for social events such as parties, wedding
receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut
and birthday parties, family reunions, and bridal or baby
showers;
iii. Visitor or tourist attractions such as libraries, archives,
museums, galleries, exhibits, parks, plazas, public gardens,
scenic viewpoints or overlooks, and the like;
iv. Amusement parks or theme parks;
v. Recreational venues such as internet cafes, billiard halls,
amusement arcades, bowling alleys, skating rinks, archery
halls, swimming pools, and similar venues;
vi. Cinemas and movie houses;
vii. Limited face-to-face or in-person classes for higher education
and for technical-vocational education and training;
viii. In-person religious gatherings; gatherings for necrological
services, wakes, inurnment, and funerals for those who died of
causes other than COVID-19 and for the cremains of the
COVID-19 deceased;
ix. Licensure or entrance/qualifying examinations administered by
their respective government agency, and specialty
examinations authorized by the IATF subject to the health and
safety guidelines as approved by the IATF;
x. Dine-in services in food preparation establishments such as
kiosks, commissaries, restaurants, and eateries, subject to DTI
sector-specific protocols;
xi. Personal care establishments such as barbershops, hair spas,
hair salons, and nail spas, and those offering
aesthetic/cosmetic services or procedures, make-up services,
salons, spas, reflexology, and other similar procedures
including home service options, subject to the sector-specific
protocols of the DTI;
xii. Fitness studios, gyms, and venues for non-contact exercise and
sports, subject to DTI sector-specific protocols. Provided that
patrons/clients and workers/employees wear face masks at all
times and that no group activities are conducted; and
xiii. Film, music, and television production, subject to the joint
guidelines as may be issued by the DTI, DOLE, and the DOH.
