VisMin LGUs, DoH can decide to lift or extend ECQ

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The extension or lifting of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in areas in the Visayas and Mindanao depends on the assessment of the local government units and the

The Department of Interior and Local Government said it is giving LGUs flexibility in assessing their ground situation and evaluating if it is now safe to go back to business as usual.

In Cebu, the provincial government and the independent cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu have already instituted the ECQs within their jurisdiction. The ECQ of the province, which commenced last March 30, is effective until withdrawn while that of Cebu City, which took effect last March 28, will last for a month or until April 28.

Malaya also said the proposal of Cebu City Second District Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa to have a staggered lifting of the ECQ is also possible. When there is partial or staggered lifting of the ECQs, Malaya said the reopening of some businesses that were ordered to temporarily cease operations due to the ECQ is also possible.

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