GUIMARAS – The provincial government of Guimaras tightens the implementation of policies and protocols amid the threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Omicron variant.
Last Friday, February 4, Governor Samuel T. Gumarin issued an Executive Order No. 11, Series of 2022 or An executive order amending items 2.1, 2.5, and 2.8 of executive order no. 3, series of 2022 re: proactive measures against the possible surge of COVID-19 in the province.
Here are the provisions or guidelines under the new executive issued by Gumarin.
* Effective January 31, 2022, certain provisions of Executive Order No. 3, series of 2022 all business establishments may be allowed to open, except entertainment and amusement venues, such as but not limited to recreation centers, karaoke bars, bars, clubs, billiard centers, internet cafes, and computer shops.
* Further, dine-in services in food establishments and resorts may be allowed to cater to fully vaccinated guests only, which shall not exceed 30 percent of indoor venue capacity and 50 percent of outdoor venue capacity.
* Only fully vaccinated guests may be allowed in hotels or accommodation establishments which in no case shall exceed the maximum venue capacity.
* Venues of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) shall not exceed 30 percent of indoor venue capacity and 50 percent of outdoor venue capacity.
* Permitted venues for social events such as parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, wedding anniversaries, debut and birthday parties, family reunions, and bridal or baby showers shall not exceed 30 percent of indoor venue capacity and 50 percent of outdoor venue capacity.
* Tourism sites and destinations can accommodate guests not exceeding 30 percent of indoor venue capacity and 50 percent of outdoor capacity.
* Moreover, mass and social gatherings that compromise the minimum health standards are prohibited.
* Places or areas made as a venue for gatherings to include those devoted for worship, necrological services, wakes, inurnment, and funerals for those who died of causes other than COVID-19 and for the cremains of the COVID-19 deceased, must comply with a maximum of 30 percent indoor venue capacity and 50 percent outdoor venue capacity.
As of February 4, the province listed 3,479 total confirmed cases, 127 are still active, 3,182 have recovered and 171 have died.
The 127 active cases came from different towns such as the Municipality of Buenavista, 26 from San Lorenzo, 29 from Jordan, 21 from Nueva Valencia, and 13 from Sibunag. (with a report from Guimaras provincial government)/PN
