Manila Bulletin
DOH: Lockdown on Cebu City village necessary to prevent spread of coronavirus
Sitio Zapatera in Barangay Luz, Cebu City has been placed under quarantine following the confirmation of community transmission of COVID-19 in the area.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the sitio's positive cases are included in the 95 confirmed cases in Central Visayas.
The total number of cases in Sitio Zapatera has reached 135 as of April 17, an increase from previous reports.
Vergeire stated that the lockdown is necessary to prevent the further spread of the virus, urging residents to stay home for 14 days.
The DOH is preparing community quarantine facilities, such as Barrio Luz National High School, to isolate mild or asymptomatic patients.
Expanded testing and contact tracing are being conducted in the area to monitor and control the transmission of COVID-19.
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