Maguindanao capitol under lockdown after COVID-19 cases rise
The Maguindanao provincial capitol in Buluan town has been under lockdown since Tuesday after three employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu ordered the temporary lockdown and directed all personnel to work from home until further notice.
Health officials reported an increasing number of cases, with six new cases confirmed on Friday, bringing the total to 124 in the province.
The provincial health chief warned against non-essential travel to neighboring areas due to rising infections.
As of Tuesday, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had a total of 798 confirmed cases and 560 recoveries.
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