With the news of the detection of the country’s first Lambda case and the increasing number of COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant being detected, experts advised that vaccination, especially among the vulnerable population, can greatly reduce the risk of severe disease and deaths.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has extended the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) of Laguna until August 20, 2021, upon the recommendation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government and after consultation with the local government of Laguna.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to de-escalate the classification of Laguna, Iloilo City and Cagayan de Oro City from Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) beginning August 16 until August 31, 2021.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, August 12, 2021, approved and updated the list of considered “Green” countries/jurisdictions/territories.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to extend the current travel restrictions in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia from August 16 to August 31, 2021.

In the continued conduct of the country’s national vaccination program against COVID-19, the Philippines has now recorded a total of 26,127,502 vaccine doses as of August 11, 2021, with more than 12 million Filipinos now fully vaccinated.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, temporarily suspended the protocol that allowed for a shortened quarantine period for fully vaccinated individuals who are close contacts of probable and confirmed COVID-19 cases.

With the ongoing surge in cases amid the continued threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19, Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr., highlighted the important role of the One Hospital Command Center (OHCC) in addressing the rising number of cases and the increasing healthcare utilization in hospitals around the country.

Some 10.9 million low-income individuals and families or bottom 80 percent of the population of Metro Manila will receive cash aid from the national government for this round of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region from August 6 to 20, 2021.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to place Bataan under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) beginning August 8 until August 22, 2021.