Bukidnon closes tourist spots, tightens rules amid COVID surge
Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri ordered the closure of all tourist destinations and stricter public health measures due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The province's new cases increased by over 100% from May 25 to May 26, surpassing Cagayan de Oro as the area with the highest number of new cases in Northern Mindanao.
Bukidnon saw its total cases surge from 278 to 827 between April 17 and May 24, marking a significant increase.
Zubiri also implemented curfews, banned liquor sales and cockfighting, and closed recreational establishments.
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