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MANILA, Philippines – While more public works and private construction projects are now permitted under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) imposed on Metro Manila, Laguna and Cebu City from May 16 to 31, these projects are subject to minimum standards, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Wednesday.
The government announced on Tuesday the easing of quarantine restrictions in several cities and provinces, which have been blocked until May 15, as part of efforts to contain the new deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Under the more relaxed MECQ, essential public and private construction projects (sewage, water service facilities, health facilities) are now allowed, but with certain restrictions.
According to Roque, workers on construction projects must be between 21 and 59 years old, and must not have pre-existing health conditions.
They must also be tested for COVID-19, at the cost financed by their contractors. Workers must be housed in barracks with segregated facilities for the duration of the project, and must be transported by private shuttle to the site.
On-site employees must also have quarantine passes.
Workers must also observe the required social distance of one meter and must have personal protective equipment. The site must be disinfected daily.
Errands outside the work area should be limited, and errands returning from outside should be quarantined.
Deliveries and disposal must also be handled by a separate team.
There must also be a security officer to ensure compliance.
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