Malay, Boracay implement GCQ to curb COVID-19 spread

Malay, Aklan, including Boracay Island, has implemented a general community quarantine starting Thursday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Entry into Malay will be restricted, denying entry to both foreign and domestic tourists unless they are residents or workers of the town.

Exemptions to the entry restrictions include Malaynons, personnel involved in goods delivery, medical workers, national government employees, and returning town officials.

The mayor may authorize entry for individuals not covered by exemptions if related to health, safety, security, or commerce, provided they undergo medical protocols.

A nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. has been imposed to prevent unregulated social gatherings.

All non-essential mass gatherings are prohibited, and local government offices, excluding frontline services, will operate on a four-day work week.

Private companies are encouraged to offer flexible work arrangements to their employees, and pharmacies are directed to dispense medicines only up to the minimum number of units indicated on prescriptions.