Iloilo City back under MECQ amid COVID-19 surge

Updated Sat, September 26, 2020 at 1:02 AM Published Thu, September 24, 2020 at 9:46 PM

Iloilo City was placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from September 25 to October 9 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Mayor Jerry Treñas cited the public's neglect of health protocols and instances of unmasked gatherings as reasons for the spike.

The city has recorded 2,156 cumulative cases, with 530 active cases and 1,590 recoveries, and some hospitals are nearing full capacity.

Despite the MECQ classification, Mayor Treñas opted not to impose travel restrictions to minimize economic impact and allowed public transportation to operate.

Grocery stores, department stores, banks, and restaurants remained open, though some establishments like hardware stores, saloons, and gyms were closed.

A liquor ban and a daily curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. were implemented, while the city government vowed to strictly enforce MECQ protocols.

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