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Samar towns placed under enhanced community quarantine
The entire province of Samar is placed under a 15-day enhanced community quarantine from April 1 to April 15, 2020, following the confirmation of its first COVID-19 case.
This measure, announced by Governor Reynolds Michael Tan, aims to restrict the spread of the virus within the province.
Only essential workers, such as medical and security personnel, and those seeking medical attention are allowed movement.
Most commercial establishments will close, with exceptions for essential services like groceries and pharmacies.
Suspected COVID-19 patients are to be referred to the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center in Tacloban City.
Additionally, the towns of Sta. Margarita and Gandara have individually implemented their own 13-day enhanced community quarantines with 24-hour curfews.
In these towns, only one person per household can leave for essential needs, and business operations are permitted with mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing.
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