Undas 2020: NCR to shut down cemeteries for six days

All Metro Manila mayors have agreed to temporarily close cemeteries and columbarium for six days this Undas to prevent mass gatherings that may lead to the further spread of COVID-19.

Metro Manila Council Chairman and Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez on Monday said all 17 local chief executives in the region agreed to have a"unified policy" to not allow visitors in public and private cemeteries from October 29 to November 4. He said those who will visit cemeteries before and after the said dates will be required to wear face shields and face masks.

"We encourage them to visit the cemetery on a spread time. One month before or one month after Undas para ma-implement pa rin po ang ating physical distancing," he told CNN Philippines.Manila Mayor Francisco"Isko Moreno" Domagoso was first to issue this directive. Several other cities followed suit. Cebu City in Central Visayas also made a similar announcement, ordering the closure of cemeteries from October 30 to November 3.

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UPDATE: MMDA clarifies that the IATF has not yet decided on the date of implementation and duration

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