MANILA, Philippines — The coronavirus task force will allow religious gatherings with reduced capacity for the latter part of Holy Week. In a statement released to reporters, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases on Thursday decided to permit "religious denominations to hold religious gatherings once a day from April 1, 2021 to April 4, 2021." "Religious denominations shall observe a maximum indoor seating capacity of ten percent (10%) at all times," he also said, noting that reservations were encouraged to ensure compliance with the limitations on venue capacity. Attendees will not be allowed to gather and linger outside the venue, Roque added. Roque also said that the IATF still encourages the conduct of religious gatherings online.

Source: Philippine Star March 26, 2021 03:56 UTC