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Bacolod forms oversight body to study trends during extended ECQ
Bacolod City and Iloilo City were placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until May 15.
This decision was approved by the national Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated the decision was based on case numbers and the capacity of these areas to provide medical services.
Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia formed an oversight committee to study local trends and updates during the extended ECQ.
This committee will recommend necessary measures to the mayor in coordination with the city's IATF.
The extension of the ECQ in Bacolod is considered necessary to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
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