(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the creation of a Covid-19 “bubble” in the National Capital Region and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal effective Monday, March 22, 2021, as part of efforts to control transmission of the infectious disease.
Only essential travel into and out of the areas mentioned will be allowed from March 22 to April 4, 2021, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Sunday, March 21, 2021.
“Bawal po ang magba-byahe papunta sa Metro Manila at mga probinsya ng Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna at Rizal. At bawal din po lumabas ng Metro Manila . Magkakaroon tayt dito ng parang bubble
The provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal were added to the list of areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) until March 31, 2021.
Air and sea travel to and from Metro Manila will still be allowed, but only for essential travelers.
“Tandaan po natin na ang tourism ay hindi part ng essential industries,” said Roque.
Only authorized persons outside residence may go in and out of these areas. They include: