Quarantine Update, May 15-31, 2021

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United States Embassy Manila, Philippines  

United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines   

May 14, 2021  

 

Health Alert:  Quarantine Update, May 15-31, 2021

 

Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government:

General Community Quarantine (GCQ) May 15, 2021, through May 31, 2021:

• NCR Plus – Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna;
• Luzon – Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Abra, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, Batangas, Quezon, and Puerto Princesa;
• Mindanao – Iligan City, Davao City, and Lanao Del Sur.

 Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) May 15, 2021, through May 31, 2021:

•  Santiago City, Quirino, Ifugao, and Zamboanga City.

 All other areas are under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).  For quarantine classification protocols and regulations, visit the Philippine COVID -19 website.  The Philippine government mandated all persons to wear full-coverage face shields together with face masks while in public places.  Local governments continue to implement additional requirements to slow the virus’ spread.

 Actions to Take: 

• Monitor the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the Philippines. 
• Consult the Philippine’s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page for information and updates. 

Assistance: 

• U.S. Embassy in the Philippines:  +63(2) 5301-2000 or [email protected] 
• State Department – Consular Affairs 
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 
• Philippines Country Information 
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