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Iloilo City mulls lockdown to contain Covid-19
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas is considering placing the city under lockdown to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
This decision comes as the number of persons under investigation (PUIs) has reached 27 and persons under monitoring (PUMs) has increased to 980.
Mayor Treñas stated that the lockdown is not yet final and requires approval, emphasizing that it is for the welfare of everyone.
If implemented, essential establishments such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open to allow residents to purchase daily necessities.
This proposed lockdown represents a shift in the mayor's previous stance of keeping the city open.
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