Iligan placed under MECQ due to rising cases

Iligan City will be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from September 1 to 30 due to rising COVID-19 cases.

As of Monday, Iligan had 268 total infections and 149 active cases, the highest in Northern Mindanao.

Experts from UP-OCTA Research recommended a 15-day MECQ for Bacolod City, Iligan City, and Iloilo City due to surging infections that could overwhelm health centers.

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