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Writer's pictureMenchie Kinao

MECQ restrictions in Kalinga still in effect until October 31


Tabuk City, Kalinga – The recently imposed quarantine protocols stated under the Executive Order No. 2021-34 issued by the provincial government of Kalinga under the leadership of Governor Ferdinand Tubban will remain in effect until October 31, 2021.


This is following the announcement of Malacañang, extending the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) classification for the province from October 16 to 31.


With this, entertainment and recreational activities along with dine-in services remain prohibited. Only hotels or accommodation establishments with a valid Department of Tourism Accreditation shall be allowed to accommodate guests and clients for legitimate purposes under a state of a public health emergency.


Face-to-face classes are likewise suspended


Any person below 18 years old, over 65 years old, and those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, or other health risks, and pregnant women shall be required to remain in their residences at all times, except for obtaining essential goods and services, or for work in industries and offices.

Essential industries to remain open


Public and private hospitals, food, and other essential industries shall remain open and be undertaken at full on-site capacity for the duration of MECQ.


Government Agencies to remain under alternative work arrangements


Agencies and instrumentalities of the government shall be fully operational, with skeleton workforce on-site and the remainder under alternative work arrangements.


Health workers and those under emergency frontline services, laboratory and testing services, border control, or other critical services may be required for greater on-site capacity in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations issued by the Civil Service Commission.


On curfew hours


According to the MECQ guideline, uniform curfew hours may be imposed by LGUs, subject to the guidelines issued by the DILG. Workers, cargo vehicles, public transportation, and operating hours of permitted establishments, however, shall not be restricted by such curfew.


Penalties


‘Any violation shall constitute non-cooperation of the person or entities punishable under Section 9 paragraph (d) or (e) as the case may be, of Republic Act No. 11332, otherwise known as the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations’ the executive order provides.


Violators shall be subjected to administrative cases, without prejudice to the prosecution of criminal action(s) if probable cause exists.


COVID-19 Update


Data from the Provincial Health Office shows that there are 1,153 total active cases in the province as of October 13, 2021.


The Bed Occupancy Rate is at 83.25, which signifies a Critical Risk Level.


Governor Tubban appealed for the public to strictly observe minimum health standards such as regular handwashing and wearing of facemasks and face shields while encouraging the community to get vaccinated.


These steps, he said, remain to be the best defence against COVID-19.


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