Economic managers have urged the public to take advantage of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20 to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to help ensure everyone's safety and boost economic recovery.

In a statement on Tuesday after the release of the Labor Force Survey results for June 2021, which showed a flat growth of unemployment rate at 7.7 percent relative to the previous month, they said while the ECQ is seen to negatively impact the employment figures for August, the government is determined to maximize this period to accelerate vaccination in high-risk areas to safely resume economic activities and restore jobs.