ILOILO – Starting Oct. 16, this province shifts to the more relaxed general community quarantine (GCQ).
More establishments are expected to open in accordance with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging (IATF) guidelines, said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
He is issuing an executive order today (Oct. 15) detailing the guidelines for the operation of establishments under GCQ.
“Ang relevant provision of quarantine measures is the operation of establishments. Under GCQ, ang leeway mo sa non-essential establishments is wider,” said Defensor.
Restrictive rules on social gatherings would also be eased.
Defensor explained he only had a few changes to his previously issued executive orders under modified enhanced community quarantine.
With the introduction of gentler quarantine measures, Defensor reminded residents not to deviate from the minimum public health standards such as the wearing of facemasks and shields, social distancing and hand washing.
“We will start a new campaign for the minimum health standards and reverse isolation,” said Defensor.
As of Oct. 14, total confirmed cases in the province reached 33, 608 – 3,489 active, 29,229 recovered and 890 fatalities.
The province was logging 87 coronavirus cases daily as of Oct. 13, significantly lower compared to September’s 262, August – 233 and July – 144.
The local government units with high cumulative cases were Oton – 2,867, Santa Barbara – 2,031, Pavia – 1,999, Passi City – 1,867, and Pototan – 1,197./PN
