NATIONAL RECOVERY PLAN (Phase 1) IS HERE TO STAY!

 

MY SAY

The National Recovery Plan (NRP) Phase 1 (also known as total lockdown) will be extended from June 28 onwards.

The NRP Phase 1 will move to Phase 2 provided three indicators are fulfilled –

Covid-19 new cases below 4,000 per day, moderate demand on intensive care capacity and 10% vaccination in the country have been met.

The Movement Control Order (MCO 3) will no longer be applicable and is replaced by NRP.

Some people argued that there is an “indefinite” time frame for the total lockdown to expire. 

The explanation is vague – what if one day the new cases is below 4,000 and the next day is 5,000. New covid cases fluctuate every day. 

How are they going to decide after how many days of new cases below 4,000, should they move to Phase 2. 

What if, the new cases stay above 4,000 for next few months, are they going to continue Phase 1 until year end.

Another group argued on the issue of 10% vaccination rate – this is beyond control of the people because if the government does not speed up the vaccination process, how can we achieve the 10%?

Is NRP a better choice or should we go back to MCO, EMCO, CMCO, RMCO??

 I personally like the word MCO, it creates a deeper impression for me.

MCO is equivalent to lockdown!!