The entire island of Cebu plans to sway away from swabbing policies of the national government’s anti-COVID task force, Capitol's Sugbo News reported
SWABBING. | INQUIRER FILE PHOTO
However, the proposal does not cover passengers transiting in Cebu, and non-Cebu residents, said Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, spokesperson and chief pathologist of DOH-7, who was also present during the meeting. All travelers entering the country must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in which 10 days will be spent in isolation rooms in hotels. The remaining days are subject to home isolation.
“So if need be, I’ll fight for Cebu. And I’ll fight for this local autonomy under Republic Act No. 7166 of which my father was one of the framers,” said Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who presided Monday’s emergency meeting.
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