Pangasinan LGUs urged to implement emergency measures amid surge in Covid-19 cases
Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino III has asked local government units to implement emergency measures due to a spike in new Covid-19 cases, including reinstating market schedules and regulating dine-in services.
The province recorded 721 new infections on Friday, the highest single-day number of cases.
The Provincial Health Office is recommending a two-week lockdown for 12 localities with high infection rates, but some mayors are opting for granular lockdowns to balance economic welfare and public health.
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