Batanes remains COVID-free thanks to early measures
Batanes remains the only province in the Philippines free from COVID-19 due to early prevention measures and strict adherence to protocols.
Governor Marilou Cayco stated that Batanes started its own action plan against the virus as early as January, deploying a monitoring and screening team at Basco airport before the national government declared community quarantine.
The province also strictly observed 14-day quarantines for all locally stranded individuals without any VIP exceptions.
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