22/03/2021
FAQS ABOUT ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS SA NCR+
What are the areas included?
Residents of NCR, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan(NCR+, hereinafter)
How long is this in effect?
March 22 to April 4, 2021 (2 weeks)
Are gatherings allowed?
Except for wedding, baptisms, and funeral services which shall be limited to 10 persons only, all other gatherings are not allowed.
Why are we doing this?
To reduce potential superspreader events
Is travel outside of NCR allowed?
Only essential travel outside of NCR+ is allowed.
Why are we doing this?
To avoid spillover of surge to other areas with lower health care capacity
Is travel within the NCR+ allowed?
Yes, public transportation will continue to be available
Why are we doing this?
To facilitate continuous economic activity in NCR+
Who are allowed outdoors?
โข Only persons between 18-65 y.o shall be allowed outdoors
โข 65 years old shall be allowed outdoors as long as they are:
- Employed
- Obtaining essential goods and services, and/or
- Engaging in non-contact sport or exercise.
โข Pregnant and immunocompromised shall only be allowed if obtaining essential or health services
โข PWDs shall be allowed if with physician's medical clearance of PWD ID.
Why are we doing this?
To protect the elderly, who are at most risk of severe Covid-19; and children who are vulnerable.
Will there still be a curfew?
Yes, the common curfew from 10PM to 5AM is still in effect except for workers, cargo movement, and public transportation.
Why are we doing this?
To minimize evening gatherings that can be superspreader events
Is work suspended?
โข No, government and private workplaces should continue to operate.
โข However, (1) work from home arrangements are highly recommended, (2) virtual meetings are strongly encouraged, (3) face-to-face meetings and all other gatherings in workplaces(like eating together) are strictly prohibited.
โข The private sector is enjoined to adopt similar alternative working arrangements as those already in place in the executive branch of government, i.e. thirty percent (30%) to fifty percent (50%) operational or on-site capacity as applicable.
Why are we doing this?
Reduce risks from face-to-face activities in the workplace.
Will restaurants and personal care services remain open?
โข Yes, for restaurants, only outdoor dining will be allowed provided measures are in place, e.g. 50% capacity, 1 seat apart, maximum of 2 per table, diagonal tables.
โข Indoor dining will not be allowed.
for personal care services, capacity shall also be at 50%
Why are we doing this?
Reduce risk from face-to-face activities that involve talking and eating.
What establishments will be temporarily close for the next 2 weeks?
โข Driving schools, traditional cinemas and video-and-interactive game arcades, libraries, archives, museums, and cultural centers, limited tourist attractions; only open-air tourist attractions will remain open.
โข Cockfighting and cockpit operations, including in areas under MGCQ.
Why are we doing this?
Reduce risk from non-essential activities
How can I keep my family/ home safe?
โข Do not receive visitors outside your family bubble.
โข Wear a mask at home when not alone, especially if with elderly, pregnant, and immunocompromised.
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