Metro Manila might go back to Alert Level 2 if COVID-19 admissions rise

Park-goers and vendors stroll around the Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Manila despite the erratic downpour on the Sunday night, June 12, 2022.

The STAR / Miguel de Guzman

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:18 p.m.) — Metro Manila could go back to Alert Level 2 — which would mean more restrictions against the spread of COVID-19 —  if cases in the capital region continue to increase, the Department of Health said.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that stricter quarantine protocols will be implemented if the rise in cases leads to a significant increase in hospital admissions. Metro Manila is under Alert Level 1 until June 15.

"The possibility is there. Kung magtutuloy-tuloy ang mga kaso syempre makakakita tayo ng patuloy na pagtaas at baka ‘yung admissions natin sa ospital ay tumaas. Therefore, pag ganyan ang nangyari, magshi-shift tayo at mag-e-escalate sa Alert Level 2," Vergeire said in an interview with ABS-CBN’s Teleradyo.

(The possibility is there. If cases continue to increase, hospital admissions may also rise. Therefore if that happens, we will shift and escalate to Alert Level 2.).

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