Restrictions tightened in NCR, 4 provinces

The government has tightened restrictions in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas following the continued rise in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.

Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. announced on Sunday that the National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will be placed under GCQ from March 22 to April 4.