Wearing of face mask and social distancing might carry on as the “new normal” even after the enhanced community quarantine is lifted by April 30. | NAMercadoINQ
“I think people think that okay we have ECQ [now], pagtapos ng April 30 balik tayo sa dati. Hindi na ,” he further toldPresident Rodrigo Duterte has placed all of Luzon under an enhanced community quarantine in March as the number of people infected with the new virus swells. The lockdown was supposed to end mid-April but Duterte extended it until April 30.
The former health secretary explained that the enhanced community quarantine across Luzon has given the country an opportunity to at least “lengthen the doubling time” of the coronavirus transmission. So far, there is no decision yet on whether the enhanced community quarantine will be further extended, eased, or fully lifted.Small businesses cry for help
“Bago mo mailabas ‘yung mga gamit, ang hirap. Tumataas ang gastos pero ‘di tumataas ang tinapay. Ang hirap ng access, paano mo makukuha ang mga ingredients mo?” Rogacion said.“Pwede namang hindi kami magbukas, hindi kami mag-operate. Kaso nga lang, sa katulad nga naming maliit na negosyo, ang mga tauhan namin, sa amin rin umaasa,” Rogacion said.–
The imposition of the quarantine has also displaced many workers as many businesses suspend their operations to comply with the lockdown protocols. In the education sector, the enhanced community quarantine has also led to the suspension of classes, with the Department of Education even postponing graduation rites in elementary and high school levels.
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