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| President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announces the content of the resolution adopted by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) following the meeting at the Malacañang Palace. (Photo from: Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo) |
[아시아뉴스통신=조날드 타파난 기자] The government vowed to use the 15-day Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) it imposed on Metro Manila Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna to prevent the further surge of COVID-19 transmissions and reduce the number of positive cases.
This was the commitment made by members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 during a recent virtual meeting with Metro Manila mayors. National Policy Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito G. Galvez Jr. cited the importance of securing timely and accurate data, especially in crafting policy guidelines and recommendations.
He encouraged the local government units (LGUs) to work closely with the IATF and NTF, especially in sharing vital information that would help the government improve its anti-coronavirus prevention and mitigation measures. “Information is the only determinant for our decision-making process. Kailangan na mayroon tayong (We should have) collaborative data collection,” he stated.
