MANILA – Trade secretary Ramon Lopez said Wednesday different levels of anti-coronavirus protocols would still be enforced despite easing restrictions and that the public should anticipate a “different normal” and “subdued” Christmas celebrations as the threat of COVID-19 remains.
Granular lockdowns and other health protocols will be part of the normal processes even if all areas move to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), Lopez told ANC.
“What we are saying is regardless of the community quarantine, we simply need to adapt to this new normal. We’re not saying na ‘pag MGCQ tayo we will drop everything and move on as normal as before. It’s a different normal,” Lopez said.
With just 92 days before Christmas, Lopez anticipates a more “subdued” celebration with less family reunions and gift giving targetting just the immediate family.
Local government units now also have the freehand to adjust restaurants’ dine-in option capacity provided minimum health standards are maintained, he said.(ABS-CBN News)
