Mandaluyong imposes extreme quarantine in 2 barangays

Mandaluyong City has implemented an "extreme community quarantine" in specific areas of Barangays Highway Hills and Mauway to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The measure, mandated by Executive Order No. 7 signed by Mayor Carmelita Abalos, involves the complete closure of certain streets and compounds, including California Gardens, Palanca Compound, and Gueventville II.

Residents within the quarantine zones are required to stay home, with strict prohibitions on entry, except for essential personnel like medical workers, pharmacy and supermarket employees, and delivery personnel.

Only one person per household with a quarantine pass is allowed to go out for essential purchases, and food and necessities will be provided to indigent residents.

The quarantine was imposed due to the presence of persons under investigation (PUIs), persons under monitoring (PUMs), and potential fatalities at high risk of transmitting the virus.

All individuals entering or exiting the quarantined areas will undergo temperature checks, with symptomatic individuals immediately receiving medical attention.

As of Friday afternoon, Mandaluyong City reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases, along with 32 PUIs and 349 PUMs.