Manila Bulletin
15 test positive in locked-down Mandaluyong barangay
Barangay Mauway in Mandaluyong City is under a total lockdown from May 11 to May 13 due to a high number of COVID-19 cases.
As of May 11, Barangay Mauway has 71 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with three deaths and 28 recoveries.
Out of 125 residents who underwent rapid testing on May 11, 15 initially tested positive and are awaiting confirmatory test results.
During the lockdown, only health workers, essential service providers, frontliners, and other authorized persons are allowed to leave the barangay.
All establishments are closed, and residents are advised to stay home.
Food packs will be distributed to residents, and the City Health Office aimed to conduct rapid testing on over 1,000 residents.
Members of the Mandaluyong City Police and the Philippine Army are enforcing the lockdown measures, with violators facing penalties.
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