SIQUIJOR, Feb. 4 (PIA) -- Following report of a COVID-19 community transmission in the province, Gov. Zaldy Villa, through the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force, released on Jan. 23, 2021 an Executive Order amending E.O. No. 2021-ZSV-007 or "Enhancing the Implementation of Mandatory Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19" for the period covering Jan. 23 to Feb. 5, 2021 unless lifted, extended, repealed or replaced.
The Siquijor Provincial Task Force COVID-19 reported that on Jan. 21, the confirmed positive case involving an 85-year old female from the local government unit (LGU) of Siquijor was declared to be a community transmission case since she has no history of travel.
According to the report from the Provincial Hospital, the patient was admitted on Jan. 17 and showed symptoms.
An RT-PCR test was conducted on Jan. 18 and the result came out positive on Jan. 21.
“This is specifically made to restrict movements of people while the investigation is ongoing,” Provincial IATD Spokesperson Brylle Deeiah Tumarong said.
Since the patient is a resident of the municipality, the Siquijor LGU also issued an executive order providing guidelines in the implementation of modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in the municipality for the period covering Jan. 22 to Feb. 4, 2021.
The provincial and municipal authorities are also working closely to prevent, trace, isolate and limit the transmission in the province while all health workers assigned in the Provincial Isolation Facility have undergone an RT-PCR Test.
In the EO, Villa ordered the intensified compliance of the minimum public health standards, particularly the mandatory wearing of reusable/washable face mask and face shield, physical and social distancing, hand disinfection, and observance of personal hygiene and sanitation at all times to control the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Villa also called for all schools, institutions, establishments, farms, work sites, and places to set New Normal rules in preparation for the lifting of the quarantine which shall be implemented until vaccines become available for the public or until lifted by the government.
The New Normal rules should institute control measures and implementation of other no touch/no contact rules, the E.O. said.
He also ordered a 24-hour home quarantine, except for medical emergencies to persons below 15 years old; those that are employed in establishment and businesses allowed to operate; persons with immunodeficiency, comorbidity or other health risks; pregnant women; and senior citizens over 65 years old, except those older persons who need to go out of their residences and enter commercial establishments for purposes of obtaining essential goods and services and for work.
While essential work gatherings will be allowed subject to LGU health protocols, and provided that the participants shall be limited to 50 percent of the venue capacity, the E.O. strictly prohibits tge operation of billiards, internet cafes, video/karaoke, and any other forms of gambling activity.
Meanwhile, locals are advised to stay updated through official channels to avoid fake news and misinformation and to follow the government health protocols at all times. (rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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