MANILA, Philippines, January 24 ------ The government has eased age restrictions in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) as it allowed persons aged 10 to 65 years old to step out of their homes by February 1, 2021, Malacañang announced Friday. “Sa MGCQ, ano po ‘yun inapruban? Pupuwede na pong lumabas ang mga bata na may edad 10 gulang hanggang senior citizens na 65 years,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced over PTV.
Under the previous policy of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease, only individuals aged 15 to 65 years old are allowed outside. “Yung mga lokal na pamahalan sa lugar na GCQ, hinihikayat po sana payagan lumabas ang 10 to 65 pero desisyon pa rin yan ng lokal na pamahalaan,” Roque added.
Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua earlier proposed easing age restrictions and allow more children and families to shop and spend while still observing health and safety protocols.
Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net