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Butuan to undergo month-long localized quarantine
Butuan City is implementing a localized community quarantine from March 19 to April 18 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The quarantine mandates home quarantine for all households, suspension of classes and mass gatherings including religious activities, and the mandatory wearing of face masks.
Land, sea, and air travel are suspended, with exemptions for vessels carrying essential goods like food and medicine.
Travelers entering the city must present identification, contact details, and travel history, and will be checked for COVID-19 symptoms.
The city's Covid-19 Task Force and health officials are expediting the purchase of necessary medical supplies.
As of Wednesday, Butuan City has zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, one patient under investigation, and 331 persons under monitoring.
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