BACOLOD City – A total of 84 Negrenses
who were stranded in Luzon following the imposition of enhanced community
quarantine in the region have been flown back home yesterday.
The passengers departed Clark International Airport via Cebu Pacific flight
5J153 around 10 a.m. and arrived at Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City before
noon.
Provincial Board Member Ryan Gamboa and Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz welcomed the group.
They are now considered persons under monitoring (PUMs) and will undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine at Mambukal Resort in Murcia town.
The Capitol-owned resort suspended its operations effective Thursday to accommodate the Negrense PUMs, who will be provided food and lodging by the provincial government, the statement added.
The PUMs will not be allowed to leave the quarantine area or accept visitors, and will be strictly monitored, the Capitol said.
Starting March 14, the provincial government required all travelers arriving from Metro Manila to undergo a 14-day home quarantine upon their arrival in the province.
These passengers are considered as PUMs as stated in Executive Order No. 20-13 issued by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, adopting unified protocols on the border and intra-province control for Covid-19.
The mandatory quarantine will be supervised by the Provincial Health Office. (With PNA/PN)
