BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental’s Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson yesterday extended the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) status of the province until March 31.
Regulations and amendments to the province’s MGCQ protocols made earlier would remain in effect, Lacson said.
Health protocols and travel regulations for arriving Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APORs) and non-APORs shall remain “in full force and effect,” too, he added.
Lacson again reminded Negrenses and establishment owners to follow health safety protocols such as wearing of facemasks and face shields, washing of hands and social distancing.
“Anyone who violates [these protocols] will face appropriate administrative and/or criminal charges,” Lacson said.
The MGCQ extension will take effect at 12 a.m. on Monday./PN