Leyte province under general community quarantine to curb COVID-19

The province of Leyte has been placed under a general community quarantine from March 18 to April 17 to prevent the entry and spread of COVID-19.

Governor Leopoldo Dominico L. Petilla signed an executive order implementing enhanced precautionary measures against the virus, with the primary objective of protecting Leyte residents.

Entry into the province is restricted, with exceptions for members of the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, health workers, returning residents, and those with essential travel who must present proof of residency, employment, or necessity.

Returning residents from other provinces are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Checkpoints manned by the military, police, health, and local government personnel will be established at designated border control areas, and piers will be manned by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Public gatherings such as fiestas and assemblies are suspended, and mass public transportation is required to observe safety measures including thermal scanners.

Municipalities and component cities are required to impose a curfew, the specific hours of which are to be determined by local chief executives.

Police officials have been ordered to arrest individuals who violate the executive order.