Ilocos Sur, La Union under community quarantine despite no cases

Ilocos Sur and La Union in the Philippines have been placed under community quarantine despite having no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson signed an executive order imposing a curfew from 8 pm to 4 am and limiting residents' movement to essential purposes within the province.

Non-residents entering Ilocos Sur must not be infected with or come from a COVID-affected area, and will undergo screening protocols.

Ilocos Norte was the first in the region to impose a community quarantine through an executive order signed on March 14, aiming to prevent disease spread and maintain its status as COVID-free.

The Ilocos Norte order requires all entrants to have health authority clearance and LGU endorsement, undergo a 14-day home quarantine, and be symptom-checked at entry points.