Sulu suspends entry of LSIs

SULU PROVINCE in southern Philippines has temporarily suspended the entry of locally stranded individuals or LSIs following the sudden increase in the number of Covid-19 there.

The provincial task force on Covid-19 chaired by Governor Sakur Tan said it will announce when it would resume the entry of LSIs.

“Sulu Task Force Covid-19 temporarily suspends the entry of Locally Stranded Individuals to Sulu effective July 16, 2020. Resumption of inbound travel to Sulu of the LSI's shall be announced by the Sulu Task Force Covid-19,” it said.

However, the task force said the entry of front liners and other authorized persons whose travel to Sulu is indispensable are allowed, provided they have the necessary travel documents and medical certificate.

Sulu, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region, has 7 active Covid-19 cases from 1 in the previous month. But the arrival of LSIs from Manila, Cebu and other places in the country, and those deported from Sabah in Malaysia resulted in the spike of new contamination.

“The Sulu Task Force Covid-19 is taking all necessary measures, based on protocols to contain the spread of the virus. We request the people of Sulu to remain calm and not to panic. Please continue to stay home to prevent the infection and spread of the virus,” the task force said. (Mindanao Examiner)

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