MANILA, Philippines — Beginning May 1, 2020, the government will ease some coronavirus lockdown rules in areas deemed to have a low to moderate risk to COVID-19 infection.

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These areas will be placed under the so-called general community quarantine (GCQ) while areas with “high-risk” COVID-19 infections will stay under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15.

While some economic activities will be allowed in areas under GCQ in a limited capacity, there are still services and sectors that will not be allowed to continue operation.

As presented by Presidential spokesman Harry Roque in his Tuesday’s online press briefing in Malacañang, the following activities and services will not be allowed to resume both in areas under ECQ and GCQ:

Gyms, fitness studios, and sports facilities

Entertainment-related mass gatherings such as but not limited to: Theaters; Cinemas; Large concerts; Festivals; Carnivals; Conventions; Shows; and Pubs and bars

Business-related mass gatherings such as but not limited to: Trade shows; Conferences; Conventions; Workshops; and Retreats

Politically-related mass gatherings such as but not limited to: Election rallies; Polling centers; Parades; and Speeches/addresses

Sports-related mass gatherings such as but not limited to: Trainings; Games; Tournaments; and Championships

Libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural activities

Gambling and betting activities

Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation services

Activities of membership organizations

Religious mass gatherings

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