DND suspends LSI transport to Western Visayas, Cebu, Eastern Visayas, Caraga

Updated Mon, June 29, 2020 at 10:22 PM Published Sun, June 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has temporarily suspended the transport of locally stranded individuals (LSIs) to Western Visayas, Cebu Island including Mactan, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga for two weeks starting June 28 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

LSIs have been identified as a source of virus transmission, prompting the suspension requested by local chief executives concerned about limited quarantine facilities and being overwhelmed.

The suspension affects main ports in Negros Occidental and Iloilo, and the entirety of Eastern Visayas, leaving over 100 LSIs stranded at Manila North Harbor hoping for trips home.

LSIs bound for these regions are advised to wait in their current locations and not to proceed to airports or seaports.

Vice President Leni Robredo called for a thorough study on the suspension, highlighting issues with uncoordinated private vehicle arrivals compared to coordinated mass arrivals.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will deliberate on possible new protocols, including RT-PCR testing for returnees.

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