Kids Ages 5 And Above Now Allowed Outdoors In GCQ, MGCQ Areas

Children ages five and above can go outdoors in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and Modified GCQ, Malacañang announced Friday, July 9, 2021.

The policy however excludes areas under GCQ “with heightened restrictions” namely Laguna and Cavite, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said.

Children aged five and above can go to the following places as long as they are accompanied by adults:

• Parks
• Playgrounds
• Beaches
• Biking and Hiking Trails
• Outdoor Tourist Sites
• Outdoor Non-Contact Sports Courts and Venues
• Al-fresco Dining Establishments

Malls remain off-limits to children. Roque reiterated that minimum health standards should be observed outdoors such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing.

Click here for mom-approved places you can go under MGCQ.

This story originally appeared on Preview.ph.

*Minor edits have been made by the SmartParenting.com.ph editors.