Positive developments on the COVID-19 situation in the country within the month may prompt changes in the government's protocol on mass gatherings, including religious activities, as per Guevarra.
Areas that shifted to GCQ from June 1 to 15 are Pangasinan, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Metro Manila, Central Visayas, Zamboanga City, and Davao City, while the rest of the country is under a less strict MGCQ.
In its case bulletin, the DOH said 433 of the new cases are "late" or results belatedly reported and were only verified recently, while 119 are "fresh cases".
Belmonte urges the public to wear face masks in public places following the study that universal masking flattens the curve significantly more than maintaining a strict lockdown.