The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) announced on Sunday, January 30, that the Alert Level 3 status has been extended to Davao Del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao City until February 15.
The IATF on January 27 placed Davao Occidental under Alert Level 3 from January 28 until February 15.
Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said the alert level classification in these areas is due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases.
On January 14, Davao City was placed under Alert Level 3, followed by Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur on January 16, and Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental on January 21.
According to the Department of Health-Davao data as of January 30, the entire region recorded 1,229 new confirmed cases, bringing the number of active cases to 15,022. The region also recorded a record-breaking 1,721 new recoveries.
Under Level 3, prohibited activities include face-to-face classes, contact sports, funfairs, karaoke and other entertainment activities.
Tourist attractions and some establishments are allowed to operate at 30 percent indoor venue capacity and 50-percent outdoor capacity.
Intrazonal and interzonal travel is also allowed but subject to restrictions that local government units will impose.
