Pampanga sets stricter measures vsCCovid-19
ITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The provincial government has set stricter measures to prevent further spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pampanga.
Governor Dennis “The alarming being Pineda said the provisions surge in COVID-19 mainly attributable stipulated cases in the country to those coming under Executive Order in general and the from places outside No. 19-2020 province of of the province requires aims to regulate the Pampanga in particular, more stringent movement of persons especially after measures, particularly to, from, and the latter being on border within the province, placed under Modified management and in order to address General Community control, to protect rising cases of Quarantine
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public health in the province,” Pineda said. As part of the stricter quarantine protocols, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office will strictly maintain checkpoints on major entry points to the province for the duration of the MGCQ.
“Travel in and out of the province will be generally restricted except for health and emergency frontline service personnel; government officials and frontline personnel; duly authorized humanitarian assistance actors; those traveling for medical or humanitarian reasons; persons transiting to the Clark International Airport for travel abroad; persons who work, conduct business or are engaged in permitted establishments or activities in the province, and locally stranded individuals transported by the government, upon the presentation of ID and other necessary documents,” the governor said.
On top of the checkpoints set up by the police, barangay officials shall also implement barangay check points to regulate movement of people from their areas.
“To facilitate strict monitoring and contact tracing, barangay officials are also mandated to prepare and maintain a masterlist of their constituents who work, do business, or engage in a permitted activity outside Pampanga, and who regularly return to the province on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. These persons must comply with strict health protocols such as social distancing, and wearing of face masks and other protective gear when in public,” Pineda said.
Meanwhile, accomplishment of health declaration forms by employees and guests is required in all business establishments and offices for easy contact tracing.
The provincial government also reminded the public that public gathering and all forms of illegal gambling are strictly prohibited.
All persons entering the province must submit themselves to mandatory temperature screening, while non-residents who are allowed entry to the province shall strictly limit their movement to the permitted work or activity.
In closing, Pineda appealed to Kapampangans, especially the vulnerable sectors, to strictly follow the quarantine protocols and observe minimum public health standards.
(Marie Joy S. Carbungco/ PIA-3)