Manila Bulletin
Belmonte thumbs down idea of placing entire QC under quarantine
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte rejected suggestions to place the entire city under quarantine, prioritizing strict enforcement of existing health protocols.
She emphasized the need for public cooperation and strict compliance with precautionary measures against COVID-19.
Belmonte clarified that neighbors of infected individuals do not need to self-quarantine.
Barangay health emergency response teams are undergoing training on proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure their safety.
Myke Marasigan, head of the QC Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, highlighted the high risk of infection among frontline health workers.
Mayor Belmonte placed the city under a state of calamity to allow the use of certain funds to fight the disease.
She urged constituents to remain calm, practice precautionary measures, and avoid panic buying.
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