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NegOr in state of calamity due to Covid-19 threat
Governor Roel Degamo declared a province-wide state of calamity in Negros Oriental due to the COVID-19 threat, effective March 17, 2020.
The provincial government closed its borders, ports, and airports to prevent community transmission of COVID-19.
Entry into the province is now restricted, with returning residents allowed entry but subject to symptom checks and a 14-day home quarantine.
The suspension of classes in all levels has been extended until further notice.
Dr. Liland Estacion stated that while there are no longer patients under investigation (PUIs) or persons under monitoring (PUMs) due to protocol shifts, people will still be closely monitored, especially at the barangay level.
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