Well now. Look who spoke too soon. LOL All things considered, this is one of those times when I really don’t mind being wrong.
There’s lots to unpack in the President’s address last night, but the main takeaway, of course, is that NCR is back on MECQ.
The good news is that this won’t be the first time we’re in MECQ, so we know what to expect. This collection of MECQ explainers from a bunch of sources should be proof enough of that.
On the other hand, knowing what to expect doesn’t necessarily mean we’re ready for it. And that’s where this thing could go sideways.
According to the announcement, MECQ kicks in at midnight tonight – the first minute of August 4. Which leaves all of today – let’s say about 14 hours left by now? – for a whole range of things to be gotten ready, such as transportation. Are the resources – whether private or public – ready to transport our medical workers to and from the hospitals where they work?
I sure hope we don’t find out soon that this reversion to MECQ was precipitately done; that complete staff work had been done prior to the President’s announcement.
In the meantime, it would not hurt to be reminded of these Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of Community Quarantine.
