So finally, the restrictions are down and we are so close to our normal lives. At least for us here in Davao City.
By way of Executive Order No. 11 series of 2022 handed down on Tuesday, the city government has thrown all Covid-19 restrictions, thanks to the continuing decline of Covid-19 cases and the intensified vaccination rollout in Davao City.
With that, Davao City is re-opening all doors to economic activity.
The order lifting all Covid-19 restrictions meant no more DQR Code scanning and one-meter distancing. Likewise, all existing lockdowns and all businesses, offices, and establishments are hereby allowed pre-pandemic operational capacity.
Some things like mask wearing will still be enforced except when eating or drinking. Handwashing facilities with soap and water and alcohol or hand sanitizers must be available for everyone inside the business, office, or establishment.
For those travelling in transit to the city, no documentary requirement shall be required for land, sea, and air domestic travelers except those who may be required by the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to present their valid ID in connection with law enforcement, anti-illegal drugs, and antiterrorism operations. No documentary requirement shall be required for movement within the city except those who may be required by the PNP or the AFP to present their valid ID in connection with law enforcement, anti-illegal drugs and antiterrorism operations.
Workers will now be back to physical duties in their work places and school will open soon to face-to-face classes.
Amidst the excitement to the return to normalcy, or partial return to say the least, there remains the caution to keep the lessons of the pandemic within us — these are the importance of hygiene, health and concern for everyone’s welfare.
