Negros Occidental, Bacolod extend ECQ to April 30

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia have extended the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in their respective jurisdictions until April 30, following recommendations from health officials and task forces.

The decision to extend the ECQ in Bacolod City was made to sustain the momentum in controlling the spread of the virus, with 7 confirmed cases, 1 fatality, and 99 negative tests as of April 8, while 56 results are still pending.

In Negros Occidental, the extension aims to limit the transmission of COVID-19, with the province planning to release 400 bags of rice per local government unit.

The validity of ECQ passes in Negros Occidental are extended for two weeks, and the mandatory use of face masks when going out of the house remains in effect.

Bacolod City will distribute a second tranche of food packs this week, reallocating those initially intended for 4Ps beneficiaries to those in greater need.