Negros Occidental provincial capitol under lockdown due to COVID19 cases
The Provincial Capitol of Negros Occidental went on a 5-day lockdown beginning Wednesday following the surge of COVID-19 infectionsRayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said the lockdown which will be until August 16, is based on the recommendationProvincial Health Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang said the current surge in COVID-19 cases compelled them to recommend the lockdown.The Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the Vice Governor's Office had been compromised three times.
Diaz said there are also employees at the capitol who want to undergo swab testing after being in close contact with persons found positive for the virus.The frontliners, the PHO, disaster management team and the command center will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in the province.The Bacolod City Government Center was also placed on lockdown last Monday until Sunday for disinfection and preventive decontamination.
This after 2 coronavirus-positive employees of the Land Tax Division at the Bacolod City Government Center died. Six others were also found positive for the virus.
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