When can children go outdoors under Metro Manila's COVID-19 Alert 3?
MANILA— Government on Thursday clarified conditions under which minors can go outdoors in Metro Manila, where COVID-19 restrictions were eased over the weekend.
Those below 18 years olds as well as vulnerable groups like senior citizens and pregnant women are allowed to leave their homes for the following activities, said Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Benhur Abalos: Children are "generally" banned from going to malls. However, they can obtain essential services from dentists and clinics located at malls, Abalos said in a Palace press briefing.
Asked if minors can go to parks, Malacañang spokesman Harry Roque said: "Bawal pa rin po ang gala ng mga kabataan, except po for individual outdoor exercises.""Kung hindi exercise ito, talagang bawal po iyon. Pangalawa, walang mask, lalong bawal po iyon, talagang dapat sitahin ito," Abalos said. "Ang rule of thumb is this, isipin n’yo ang anak n’yo ay walang bakuna, isipin n’yo ang anak n’yo ay very vulnerable.
Government last week expanded the immunization drive to cover Metro Manila's 12 to 17 year-olds who have health risks. The capital region last Saturday shifted to pandemic Alert Level 3 from Level 4, which allowed more outdoor activities and more businesses to reopen.
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