SAN JOSE, Antique – Four barangays in the municipality of Sibalom are on granular lockdown.
Barangay Alangan has one active case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); Barangay Nazareth has two cases; Barangay District II has four cases; and Barangay District IV has six cases.
According to Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 information officer Rodel Esler, Alangan and Nazareth implemented granular lockdowns starting April 5 while District II and District IV, on April 12.
The lockdown will be for two weeks but the barangays may extend it if necessary.
Barangays with recorded COVID-19 cases may impose granular lockdown within their territorial jurisdiction as per the General Provisions of Executive Order 2018-18-IV that set the guidelines for the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in Sibalom.
“With the granular lockdown, the barangay officials prohibit residents especially the seniors and children from going out of their homes,” said Esler, who is also the Municipal Economic Enterprise Development Officer of Sibalom.
Those going out for their essential needs are strictly checked in terms of their adherence to the minimum health standards.
Acting Municipal Mayor Zoilo Bernardo Tubianosa, in an official statement issued on April 12, also reminded residents to stay home and strictly follow the minimum health standards such as the proper wearing of face mask and face shield, social distancing, and regular washing of hands.
Tubianosa, a physician by profession, is currently the acting mayor. Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña is still undergoing treatment in a hospital in Iloilo City due to COVID-19.
Esler said that for the period March 20 to April 13, 2021, Sibalom has 59 total cumulative cases composed of 52 active, five recoveries, and two deaths. (PNA)
