Isabela, Iloilo revert to MGCQ

MANILA, Philippines — Upon the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, President Duterte has removed Isabela and Iloilo City from the areas under general community quarantine or GCQ for this month.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said Iloilo City and Isabela were placed under a more relaxed modified GCQ.

Roque said Metro Manila, Santiago City, Batangas, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Lanao del Sur, Davao City and Davao del Norte are the only areas under GCQ.

He said the new quarantine classifications are effective until Jan. 31.