10 streets in Baclaran under ‘calibrated lockdown’
Starting today, the Parañaque government will place 10 streets in Barangay Baclaran under “calibrated lockdown” for three days amid the high number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in these areas.
Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the streets of Bagong Sikat, Bagong Lipunan, Bagong Pag-asa, Bagong Ilog, E. Rodriguez, Bagong Buhay, Bagong Silang, Dimasalang Extension, Mabuhay and 12 de Junio would be shut down until Saturday.
“The number of COVID-19 infections is alarming. Based on our contact tracing, persons found positive for the virus are residing in these areas,” Olivarez said yesterday.
He said quarantine passes issued by the barangay would be suspended during the lockdown. Banks, stores, gasoline stations, money remittance centers and markets will be closed.
Olivarez said they would conduct mass testing and disinfection during the lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus.
Individuals found positive for COVID-19 will be isolated in a quarantine facility, according to the mayor.
The residents will be given food and cash assistance during the lockdown, Olivarez said.
Barangay Baclaran has a population of about 29,000.
As of Tuesday, Parañaque recorded 649 cases of COVID-19 with 42 deaths and 355 recoveries.
Mandaluyong, Las Piñas lift liquor ban
In Mandaluyong, the city government lifted the ban on the sale and drinking of liquor on Tuesday night.
The city council approved an ordinance allowing the distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
“Consumption of liquor is allowed as long as it is done inside the house and physical distancing is observed,” read the ordinance.
House owners are also prohibited from inviting guests to drink.
The local government lifted the liquor ban to help small businesses increase their sales after two months of prohibition due to the enhanced community quarantine.
The city council of Las Piñas also passed an ordinance lifting its liquor ban.
Drinking in public places in Mandaluyong and Las Piñas remains prohibited.