Lacson: NegOcc to remain under MGCQ

Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson revealed yesterday that the province will likely remain under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) today.

During an event held yesterday at the provincial Capitol building, Lacson immediately dispelled rumors circulating on social media claiming that the province would be returned to enhanced community quarantine.

“I really think MGCQ will still be in effect,” Lacson said.

Even though there has been an alarming rise of Covid-19 cases among the recently returned locally stranded individuals (LSIs), Lacson said it is still very small numbers and he is thankful that the National InterAgency Task Force gave them a “short-break”

from receiving new LSIs.

Responding to questions about the province’s economic recovery under the MGCQ, wherein there still aren’t too many people moving around, Lacson said it is really a question of confidence and if people still don’t feel that it is safe, then it is better to stay at home.

“As long as the vaccine is [not yet available], I think economic recovery would take awhile,’ the governor added./