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Iloilo City eyes ‘hard lockdown’ amid Delta variant concerns
Starting August 2, only fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed entry into Iloilo City Hall for one week, a measure implemented by Mayor Jerry Treñas to mitigate the risk of infection from the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Amid the detection of the Delta variant in the city, Mayor Treñas announced a "hard lockdown" for Iloilo City from August 3 to 8.
This lockdown includes the temporary closure of non-essential establishments, a liquor ban, and the suspension of inbound travels.
The city's first Delta variant case, a 30-year-old male from Mandurriao district, was reported on July 29 and has led to quarantine and contact tracing measures.
Despite the city government's precautions, the Department of Health stated that vaccination should remain voluntary.
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