Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental Capitol on 5-day lockdown
The provincial capitol of Negros Occidental was placed under a five-day lockdown from August 12 to 16 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases among employees.
The lockdown was recommended by provincial health officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang due to virus transmission within the capitol building and provincial hospitals, including the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) which houses the provincial molecular laboratory.
As of August 12, 12 provincial government workers, including three doctors from TLJPH, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Affected offices include the Vice Governor's office, Provincial Veterinary, Accounting, Bids and Awards Committee, Provincial Health, Public Information, and Tourism.
A watchman assigned at the SP lobby at the Capitol, an administrative staff, and three doctors at TLJPH were also infected by the virus.
Frontline services such as the Provincial Health Office, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, and the command center will continue to operate and monitor cases.
Hospitals managed by the provincial government will continue to function, and employees will be under strict home quarantine during the lockdown.
The province has a total of 675 COVID-19 cases as of August 10, including three deaths and a one-month-old boy.
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