Navotas City enforces localized lockdown amid COVID-19 surge

Navotas City imposed a localized lockdown from July 16 to July 29 to address the rising number of COVID-19 cases, which stood at 1,074 with 661 active cases as of July 14.

Mayor Toby Tiangco cited residents' complacency with safety measures as the cause of the surge despite relaxed restrictions.

Non-residents are prohibited from entering the city unless they are employed by permitted businesses or their actual workplace is within Navotas.

A liquor ban is in effect, and mass gatherings are disallowed, but delivery of goods and food originating from within the city is allowed.

Vehicles passing through Navotas must use specific routes and are not permitted to stop except at checkpoints.

Residents are mandated to adhere to strict stay-at-home protocols, with exceptions for essential errands like visiting markets or buying medicine on scheduled days.