Metro Manila’s COVID-19 alert level to remain at Level 2 until 28 February

The Philippines Government has agreed to maintain the current COVID-19 alert level at Alert Level 2 until 28 February.

Despite suggestions that the alert level might be lowered due to falling cases in recent weeks, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases has instead listened to calls from the Metro Manila Council – which comprises the National Capital Region’s 17 mayors – to maintain the status quo.

Under Alert Level 2, Manila’s integrated resorts are allowed to run casino operations at 90% capacity, pending special government authorization and only to fully vaccinated guests. Indoor dining is also allowed at 80% capacity and outdoor dining at 100% capacity.

A variety of other establishments are also allowed to operate at 50% capacity for indoor spaces and 70% for outdoor spaces. These include MICE establishments, venues for social events, tourist attractions, amusement parks, recreational venues, cinemas and movie houses, in-person religious gatherings, dine-in services, some face-to-face or in-person classes, fitness studios and gyms, some sporting venues, karaoke bars, concert halls and theaters.

Source: https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2022/02/16/metro-manilas-covid-19-alert-level-to-remain-at-level-2-until-28-february/