Molino III lockdown extended to May 7 due to new COVID-19 cases

The total lockdown in Barangay Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite, has been extended until May 7 due to the recent addition of three new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the area.

Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla signed Memorandum Order No. 27-2020, continuing the lockdown which was initially implemented from April 24 to 30.

Barangay Molino III, which has the largest population among Bacoor's 73 barangays and hosts several business establishments, has now reported a total of 15 COVID-19 cases.

Police, Army personnel, and barangay officials will maintain a strict watch over Molino III and other affected areas.

Other barangays in Bacoor have also reported significant numbers of COVID-19 cases, including Molino IV with nine, Molino V and Panapaan VIII with six each, and several others with three cases each.

The city of Bacoor now has a total of 79 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 10 reported deaths and 17 recoveries.

Additionally, Bacoor has recorded at least 58 probable cases and 25 suspected cases.

Bacoor City holds the highest number of COVID-19 cases among all cities and municipalities in Cavite province and is the closest city in the southern Metro Manila area.