As we mentioned, we watch closely the daily reports on cases of Covid-19 Delta variant. We study the data and hear advise from our health experts, balancing it with the economy and livelihood.
In yesterday’s meeting, unfortunately, the numbers presented showed increasing Delta variant cases, especially in some cities in NCR.
Some cities in NCR reported cases almost doubled in one day.
We shall continue to monitor closely these cases and their trajectory in the next seven days, which is also to give time for the people and small businesses to adjust before the scheduled 2 week ECQ to start on August 6.
We bear in mind the need to balance the economy and livelihood.
Although the economy and MSMEs cannot bear another lockdown, the ECQ may be inevitable so as to remove any possibility of an uncontrollable surge like what happened in other countries that claimed thousands of lives.
What is important is that even in the ECQ, we should allow the dominant portion of the production sector – agri – industry – services to continue to operate- so we save Jobs and income.
We assure the public of adequate supply of goods in supermarkets and groceries because agriculture and manufacturing activities shall continue.
We thus encourage everyone to remain vigilant and work together with your Government in preventing the further spread of COVID-19, especially the Delta variant.
