TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite – Due to the continued decline of COVID-19 cases in Cavite, the national government has already placed the province on the most relaxed quarantine standard from March 1 to 15, 2022.

The province of Cavite together with the National Capital Region (NCR) and Laguna are placed under Alert Level 1 based on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) agreement, while the provinces of Rizal, Batangas, Quezon Province will remain on Alert Level 2.

Under Alert Level 1, according to IATF-EID, there are no restrictions in terms of indoor and outdoor capacities. Everyone can undertake intrazonal and interzonal travel without regard to age and even comorbidities.

All establishments, persons, or activities are likewise allowed to operate, work, or be undertaken at total on-site or venue seating capacity, provided these are consistent with minimum public health standards.

Continued opening of in-person classes for primary education shall be subject to prior approval of the Office of the President.

Government still requires the wearing of well-fitted face masks and the presentation of proof of full vaccination for election-related activities.

Outdoors and in indoor private or public areas, including public transport, but with the following exceptions such as participating in team and individual sports in venues where ventilation standards can be maintained.

Practicing outdoor sports/exercise activities where physical distance can be maintained.

Public transportation in areas under Alert Level 1 shall be at full seating capacity. For public land transportation between an area under Alert Level 1 and an area with a higher alert level classification, the passenger capacity shall be the lower passenger capacity rate.

For aviation, maritime, and rail public transport operating in and out of Alert Level 1 areas, the passenger capacity will be at 100 percent.

The use of acrylic and/or plastic dividers in public transportation shall not be required.

The use of the Safe, Swift and Smart Passage (S-PaSS) travel management system shall likewise not be required for interzonal travel to areas under Alert Level 1.

The newest addition to the guidelines is the requirement for individuals 18 years old and above to present proof of full vaccination before participating in mass gatherings or entry into indoor establishments.

While COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the province which recorded only 328 active cases as of February 27, 2022 – after recording the highest number of 15,533 cases on January 23, 2022, during the Omicron variant surge.