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Measure penalizes offenses vs. Covid-19 patients, front-liners
The Nueva Ecija provincial government has enacted an ordinance that penalizes discrimination against individuals affected by COVID-19, including patients, suspected cases, and frontline workers.
Governor Aurelio Umali signed Ordinance No. 30-s-2020, also known as the "Anti COVID-19 Discrimination Ordinance of 2020", which was unanimously approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
The ordinance prohibits residents from making abusive remarks or revealing sensitive personal information about COVID-19 patients, those under investigation, or health and emergency personnel.
Acts of discrimination are also forbidden on social media platforms.
Violators of this ordinance face penalties including fines of up to P5,000 and imprisonment for up to six months.
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