Davao City back to GCQ amid COVID-19 surge

Davao City has been reverted to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from November 20 to November 30 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, with active cases tripling to 1,874 as of November 19.

A national task force is sending a team led by Retired General Melquiades Feliciano, who previously managed outbreaks in Cebu and Bacolod, to assist Davao City.

A One Hospital Command Center will be established in the city to ensure an efficient referral system for patients.

Private hospitals are mandated to increase their COVID-19 ward bed occupancy by at least 30%.

The city government has reimposed a 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, use of food-and-medicine pass, liquor ban, and strict border control until December 31.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that efforts will be made to address the shortage of nurses and provide additional medical supplies.