(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — Ramped up contact tracing and isolation will be implemented in all local government units in Metro Manila amid the threat of a more contagious Delta variant in the country.

“Nag report lang sila on the situation right now, what’s going on and what we have done before — ‘yung intensive prevention detection, isolation, treatment, rehabilitation, lalo na ang contact tracers itutuloy namin,” MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said, moments after the Metro Manila Council meeting on Sunday.

[Translation: They reported on the situation right now, what’s going on and what we have done before — the intensive prevention detection, isolation, treatment, rehabilitation — especially the contact tracing which we will continue.]

What the local executives are trying to avoid now is an overwhelmed hospital system in the middle of a health crisis.

Because of the Delta variant’s high transmissibility, LGUs are coordinating with different branches of government to ensure safety protocols are strictly adhered to.

Some mayors are even considering adjusting their city’s guidelines in case of a possible surge in cases.