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IATF allows barbershops, beauty parlors to reopen in MECQ areas

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1674589" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA (UPDATE)— The inter-agency task force leading the country&#x27;s COVID-19 response has allowed barbershops and beauty parlors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to reopen in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine in a bid to boost the pandemic-hit economy, Malacañang said Thursday. </p><p>The task force granted them to resume their operations, along with nail spas, under the condition they will operate on 30% capacity to avoid crowding and observe physical distancing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.</p><p>He noted that &quot;these establishments shall only provide services that can accommodate the wearing of face masks at all times by clients and service providers.&quot;</p><p>Other personal care services such as massage spas and wellness centers are not yet allowed to reopen, Trade Undersecretary Ireneo &quot;Boy&quot; Vizmonte clarified.</p><p>Dine-in services in restaurants will also be allowed at 10% venue or seating capacity.</p><p>&quot;These food preparation establishments, however, may operate their indoor dine-in services beyond this limitation, provided that they comply with Joint Memorandum Circular No. 21-01 (s. 2021) or the Safety Seal Certification Program,&quot; Roque said.</p><p>This will take effect on May 1, both Vizmonte and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez confirmed to ABS-CBN News.</p><p>Metro Manila and surrounding Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are under MECQ, the second strictest quarantine level until May 14. </p><p>The capital region alone accounts for about a third of the country&#x27;s gross domestic product. </p><p>&quot;Itong additional na mga negosyong bubuksan ay para po maibsan ang pagbaba nng ating ekonomiya,&quot; Roque said. </p><p>About 500,000 people will be able to return to work with the reopening of hair salons and indoor dining services, the trade department earlier said. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/04/29/21/dti-salon-indoor-restaurant-mecq">DTI eyes reopening of hair salons, indoor restaurant dining</a>	<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1674619" width="100%"></iframe></figure>	<div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>	</li></ul><p>The Philippines has tallied a total of 1,028,738 COVID-19 infections with 17,145 deaths and 942,239 recoveries. Active cases stand at 69,354.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/29/21/philippines-covid19-cases-update-april292021">PH posts 8,276 fresh COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 1.028 million</a></li></ul>

<p>MANILA (UPDATE)— The inter-agency task force leading the country's COVID-19 response has allowed barbershops and beauty parlors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to reopen in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine in a bid to boost the pandemic-hit economy, Malacañang said Thursday. </p>

MANILA (UPDATE)— The inter-agency task force leading the country's COVID-19 response has allowed barbershops and beauty parlors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to reopen in areas under modified enhanced community quarantine in a bid to boost the pandemic-hit economy, Malacañang said Thursday.