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Used facemasks are indiscriminately discarded in Iloilo City. The wearing of facemask is mandatory to prevent the spread of the coronavirus but incorrect disposal of this protective gear could risk spreading the virus. IAN PAUL CORDERO/ PN
Iloilo

PANDEMIC LITTER LGUs urged to espouse proper protective gear disposal

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Local authorities locked down a sitio (hamlet) in Barangay Hoskynin, Jordan, Guimaras for two weeks due to confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019. WIRE PHOTO
Region

Jordan ‘sitio’ on 14-day lockdown

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The northern coastal town of Carles in Iloilo province is famous for its many islands and beaches that tourists and backpackers love to visit. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has stymied the growth of Carles’ fledgling tourism industry. PHOTO BY IAN JOHN PAMPLONA, Discovery Panay Island
Iloilo

Carles’ tourism losses hit P70M

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The Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue viruses to humans through bites of an infective female Aedes mosquito, according to the World Health Organization. The Provincial Health Office in Aklan recorded 5,320 dengue cases this year. PIXABAY
Iloilo

Iloilo reports steep drop in dengue cases

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Gov. Rhodora Cadiao of Antique is establishing protocols in managing all returning overseas Filipinos amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. PNA
Region

Antique sets protocols in managing repatriates

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IAN PAUL CORDERO / PN
Iloilo

DILG: 3,306 contact tracers needed in Western Visayas

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Maritime Industry Authority
Iloilo

MARINA-6 eases distancing in sea transport

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Region

Guimaras keeps RT-PCR test, 14-day quarantine for ROFs

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People have the option of visiting the tombs of their dead kin before Nov. 1 (All Saints’ Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls’ Day), according to the Archdiocese of Jaro, or they could just pray in the church. To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, the city government of Iloilo is prohibiting cemetery visits on those two dates. PN FILE
Iloilo

‘No cemetery visit? No problem’ – priest

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Commuters onboard a jeepney wear face shields and facemasks as protection against the spread of coronavirus. The government is reducing physical distancing in public transportation to help the public transport sector recover from the slump caused by lockdown measures. But several mayors in Iloilo province fear this move could increase the risk of virus transmission. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN
Iloilo

MAYORS BUCK EASED DISTANCING IN PUVS

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