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Families continue to flock to dolomite beach amid looser restrictions in NCR


Families continue to visit the dolomite beach in Manila amid looser COVID-19 restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Some had set up tents and brought mats and toys for the children to play with, according to Jamie Santos’ “24 Oras Weekend” report on Saturday.

However, some people expressed dismay as the beach became crowded, increasing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel continued patrolling the area to prevent tourists from going near the water while some police officers set up assistance desks.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) marshals were also deployed to ensure that health and safety protocols were observed.

Metro Manila was first placed under Alert Level 4 from September 16 to October 15, then to a more relaxed Alert Level 3 from October 16 to 31.

Under Alert Level 3, several establishments will be allowed to operate at 30% indoor venue capacity only for fully vaccinated individuals and 50% outdoor venue capacity, provided that all employees are fully vaccinated.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said earlier Saturday that COVID-19 curbs in NCR could be eased further next month if the virus response was maintained. — VBL, GMA News

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