4 areas in QC placed under special concern lockdown

Quezon City has placed four areas under special concern lockdown following an increase in COVID-19 cases after the holiday season.

In a statement on Tuesday, the QC government said areas to be locked down are the following:

1. No. 62 Agno Extension in Barangay Tatalon
2. No. 1 Salary Street in Barangay Sangandaan
3. No. 54 Interior, Magsalin Street in Barangay Apolonio Samson
4. 9C, 9D, 97 La Felonila Street in Barangay Damayang Lagi

“These granular lockdowns are our immediate and proactive response to control the situation in these areas. Since last year, our special concern lockdowns have been proven effective in controlling the spread of the disease among neighbors and families,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

A total of 60 families are affected in the Agno Extension in Barangay Tatalon, while Salary Street in Barangay Sangandaan has five families under strict quarantine.

In Magsalin Street, the City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit has identified 14 index cases with 60 families under lockdown, while 150 families are affected in La Felonila Street.

“All families in these areas will undergo swab testing in order to identify other infected individuals. However, even if they tested negative, all will still have to finish the 14-day mandatory quarantine period to check if they will develop any symptoms during the said period,” CESU head Dr. Rolly Cruz said.

The city government said it will provide all families under quarantine with food packs and other necessities. — Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News