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Baguio to ease restrictions starting Aug. 31; passes not needed to enter establishments


The local government unit of Baguio City said it will ease restrictions imposed amid the COVID-19 threat starting Monday, August 31.

Mall schedules will be suspended beginning Monday. This means residents need not present mall and market passes to enter private commercial establishments, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said in an advisory posted on Facebook on Saturday, according to GMA News reporter Corinne Catibayan on Dobol B sa News TV on Sunday.

Those going to the city's public market, however, will still have to follow the assigned schedule per district until further notice.

Magalong said residents—even senior citizens—may go out of their homes to avail of essential goods and services or to work, but everyone should still observe health standards and protocols.

"Families may go out, but please be mindful of our health standards and protocols. If it is not essential, or if it is to an area where your family members may be exposed to risk of COVID-19 transmission, then let us err on the side of caution and just stay home," he said.

 

Advisory On Eased Restriction in the City of Baguio As of today, August 29, 2020, we have 79 active cases in the city....

Posted by Public Information Office - City of Baguio on Saturday, August 29, 2020

 

"Greater care should be afforded to senior citizens and immunocompromised persons, to ensure that they have minimal exposure to health risks," the mayor said.

The liquor ban will be lifted starting Tuesday, Sept. 1. However, Magalong urged residents to drink responsibly and in moderation.

The mayor also gave these reminders to residents:

  • Refrain from sharing glasses and utensils, and drinking excessively.
  • Socialize, but with social distancing
  • Keep guards up, apply minimum health standards.
  • Wash hands, change clothes before spending time with family.
  • Disinfect door knobs and other frequently touched surfaces at home.
  • Monitor family members for flu-like symptoms.

 

As of Saturday at 6 p.m., Baguio City has recorded 87 active cases.

The city’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases meanwhile reached 334 as of Saturday. Of this number, 239 recovered while eight died.

 

More cases discovered through testing August 29, 2020 - Nine new COVID -19 cases emerged today still as a result of...

Posted by Public Information Office - City of Baguio on Saturday, August 29, 2020

 

 

Eighteen areas in Baguio City remain under lockdown as of Sunday to address the threat of COVID-19.

 

Locked down barangays as of 7AM August 30, 2020

Posted by Public Information Office - City of Baguio on Saturday, August 29, 2020

 

 

—KG, GMA News

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