Besides cinemas and movie houses, alert level 3 also authorizes venues for social events and receptions (weddings, parties, bridal showers, etc.), amusement parks and tourist attractions, recreational facilities (gyms, internet cafes, swimming pools, etc.), dine-in services for restaurants, personal care establishments (spas, barbershops, salons, cosmetic procedures, etc.) and in-person religious gatherings (wakes, necrological services, and funerals), so long as they follow health and safety protocols.
Under COVID-19 alert level 3, face-to-face classes are also expected to open for tertiary education and technical-vocational education and training under limited circumstances. Intrazonal and interzonal travel are also allowed, however, age restrictions and comorbidities are subject for approval by local government units (LGUs).
Of course, this means that we should remain vigilant in public and practice standard health precautions now that public gatherings, albeit of limited capacity, are now permitted.
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