NegOcc improves Covid response, offices shut down

Negros Occidental's provincial government is improving its response to the coronavirus crisis by learning from Cebu's experience.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and his team met with Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu's team to discuss containment strategies.

On Friday, it was reported that a utility worker in the Governor's Office tested positive for Covid-19, leading to disinfection of the office and self-isolation for the governor and staff.

Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer’s office and Provincial Board offices were closed for seven days starting Wednesday after a staff member tested positive, with decontamination efforts underway.