“Thus, the age bracket 50 to 69 years old represents 50 percent of all cases. Therefore, if the age bracket 50 to 59 is not covered by the extended lockdown, so, too, should be the 60 to 69 age bracket,” he said. “They are asking the [task force] to trust them with their own safety. Ecop’s Ortiz-Luis, 75, pointed out that many business owners, especially of small companies, are senior citizens. “So I hope they come up with exceptions to the rule that says senior citizens together with the youth will have to stay indoors,” Roque said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 29, 2020 21:22 UTC