KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ, Sectors Allowed to Operate, and Other Implemented Measures
Here’s everything you need to know about the recent #COVID19 set-up announcement!
AREAS UNDER MODIFIED ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE
(Until May 31)
| METRO MANILA |
| LAGUNA |
| CEBU CITY |
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
What are the differences between Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)?
| ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE | MODIFIED ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE |
| No movement regardless of age and health status | Limited movement within the containment zone for obtaining essential services and work |
| Minimal economic activity except for utility services (food, power and water, and the critical economic sectors) | Operations of selected manufacturing and processing plants up to maximum of 50% workforce |
| No transportation activity except for utility services | Limited transportation services for essential goods and services |
| Suspension of physical classes | Suspension of physical classes |
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
What are the differences between General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)?
| GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE | MODIFIED GENERAL COMMUNITY QUARANTINE |
| Limited movement to services and work within Buffer Zone (BZ) and Outside Buffer Zone (OBZ) | Permissive socio-economic activities with minimal public health standards |
| Operation of government offices and industries up to maximum of 75% workforce | |
| Limited transportation services to support government and private operations | |
| Flexible learning arrangements; operation at limited capacities to cater to students |
AREA CLASSIFICATION
| ECQ Critical Zone (CRZ) | MECQ Containment Zone (CZ) |
| GCQ Buffer Zone (BZ) | MGCQ Outside Buffer Zone (OBZ) |
Source: Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
