(SunStar) CHILDREN five years old and above are now allowed to go out in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ), Malacañang announced Friday, July 9, 2021.
But they are not allowed in malls and other mixed use indoor/outdoor buildings and facilities, based on Resolution 125 of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Children in areas under GCQ with heightened restrictions, namely Cavite and Laguna, are also not covered by this latest resolution.
Outdoor areas are limited to parks, playgrounds, beaches, biking and hiking trails, outdoor tourist sites and attractions as may be defined by the Department of Tourism, outdoor non-contact sports courts and venues, and al fresco dining establishments.
However, the children must be accompanied by adults and must follow minimum public health standards, such as physical distancing, and wearing of face masks and face shields… Read More
