THE NATIONAL government has extended until June 15 the implementation of the general community quarantine or GCQ in Zamboanga City following new cases of novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in recent days.
Zamboanga has nearly 150 positive Covid-19 cases and four confirmed mortalities, although related deaths were more than 130 and suspected infections almost 1,200.
The decision to extend the GCQ was based on Resolution 40 issued by the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF-EID approved and signed by Health Secretary Francisco Duque, the IATF-EID chairman; and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles, co-chairman.
In Mindanao, only Zamboanga City and Davao City are under an extended GCQ while the rest of the provinces and cities in the southern region, including the Muslim autonomous region are placed under moderate GCQ until June 15.
Mayor Beng Climaco, chairperson of the local Task Force Covid-19, said the local government adopted the IATF-EID resolution. “We are calling on residents to continue strict compliance of GCQ guidelines and help curb the spread of the virus,” she said, adding, the wearing of face mask and physical distancing will strictly remain to prevent the spread of the deadly respiratory disease.
Climaco said hotel operations are now partially allowed, but limited only for existing long-term bookings. She said public and private construction projects shall be allowed subject to strict compliance with the Revised Construction Safety Guidelines of the Department of Public Works and Highways such as the following: Only 21-59 years old without pre-existing health conditions are allowed to work and construction personnel shall undergo quarantine for 14 days prior to deployment or undergo any available FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines) Covid-19 test.
And workers housed in barracks for project duration, with segregated facilities and initial transport via private shuttle; quarantine passes for onsite employees for local government and private construction projects; quarantine pass shall be issued by the City Engineer's Office while for other government projects, it shall be issued by the implementing agency.
And during deployment, Climaco said workers shall practice safe distancing and must be disinfect every day and errands outside the construction site should be minimized.
There must also be mandatory quarantine for all personnel returning from outside and deliveries and disposal of garbage or wastes should be handled by a separate team and protective suits must be available for all employees. There must also be safety officer to ensure compliance of the Revised Construction Safety Guidelines.
Climaco said residents must strictly follow quarantine guidelines, saying, the current curfew hours from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. will also stay.
The mayor has been praised many times over for how the local government handles the health and humanitarian crisis brought about by the pandemic.
Dr Tony Leachon, of the Manila Doctors Hospital, who visited Zamboanga recently to inspect the Covid-19 testing facilities, praised Climaco for her leadership in battling the pandemic. “We are extremely impressed by the able leadership of City Mayor Isabelle ‘Beng’ Climaco,” he said.
The local government has been effective in controlling the spread of the pandemic because of the early imposition of the enhanced community quarantine and continued information campaign in villages. (Zamboanga Post. With a report from the Mindanao Examiner.)
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Zamboanga has nearly 150 positive Covid-19 cases and four confirmed mortalities, although related deaths were more than 130 and suspected infections almost 1,200.
The decision to extend the GCQ was based on Resolution 40 issued by the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF-EID approved and signed by Health Secretary Francisco Duque, the IATF-EID chairman; and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei Nograles, co-chairman.
In Mindanao, only Zamboanga City and Davao City are under an extended GCQ while the rest of the provinces and cities in the southern region, including the Muslim autonomous region are placed under moderate GCQ until June 15.
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| Mayor Beng Climaco carries a box of medical supplies donated recently by the U.S. Special Operations Task Force 511.2 in support to the local government’s efforts to fight the spread of the new coronavirus disease. (City Hall Photo) |
Climaco said hotel operations are now partially allowed, but limited only for existing long-term bookings. She said public and private construction projects shall be allowed subject to strict compliance with the Revised Construction Safety Guidelines of the Department of Public Works and Highways such as the following: Only 21-59 years old without pre-existing health conditions are allowed to work and construction personnel shall undergo quarantine for 14 days prior to deployment or undergo any available FDA-approved (Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines) Covid-19 test.
And workers housed in barracks for project duration, with segregated facilities and initial transport via private shuttle; quarantine passes for onsite employees for local government and private construction projects; quarantine pass shall be issued by the City Engineer's Office while for other government projects, it shall be issued by the implementing agency.
And during deployment, Climaco said workers shall practice safe distancing and must be disinfect every day and errands outside the construction site should be minimized.
There must also be mandatory quarantine for all personnel returning from outside and deliveries and disposal of garbage or wastes should be handled by a separate team and protective suits must be available for all employees. There must also be safety officer to ensure compliance of the Revised Construction Safety Guidelines.
Climaco said residents must strictly follow quarantine guidelines, saying, the current curfew hours from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. will also stay.
The mayor has been praised many times over for how the local government handles the health and humanitarian crisis brought about by the pandemic.
Dr Tony Leachon, of the Manila Doctors Hospital, who visited Zamboanga recently to inspect the Covid-19 testing facilities, praised Climaco for her leadership in battling the pandemic. “We are extremely impressed by the able leadership of City Mayor Isabelle ‘Beng’ Climaco,” he said.
The local government has been effective in controlling the spread of the pandemic because of the early imposition of the enhanced community quarantine and continued information campaign in villages. (Zamboanga Post. With a report from the Mindanao Examiner.)
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