Dagupan declares state of calamity amid COVID-19 threat

The city of Dagupan has declared a state of calamity due to the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

This declaration allows the city government to utilize the calamity fund for essential supplies and aid for constituents, particularly those who may be displaced by the enhanced community quarantine.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod passed the resolution on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in light of the President's declaration of a State of Public Health Emergency and the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

Councilor Joey Tamayo noted that the enhanced community quarantine may lead to job losses, affecting many Dagupeños, hence the need for aid.

The city council is also drafting an ordinance to impose a quarantine over all 31 barangays, which will include restricting public mobility and implementing a curfew.

As of March 17, Pangasinan has recorded 16 patients under investigation (PUI), with one from Dagupan.