BACOLOD City – The city government of Talisay in Negros Occidental imposed stricter curfew hours to curb the spike of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the city.
Mayor Neil Lizares III issued Executive Order 36 imposing immediately a general curfew from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., which is two hours longer than the previous schedule of 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“I am asking for your cooperation and understanding. The new curfew will help us stop people from going out of their homes when not necessary,” the mayor posted on his Facebook page.
He added that he discussed strategic plans with the local inter-agency task force and barangay officials to put a stop to the “alarming number of positive cases”, and among these is the implementation of EO 36.
As of 8 a.m. on Friday, Talisay, located north of this city, recorded a total of 336 confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number included 181 active cases, 142 recoveries, and 13 deaths.
In Negros Occidental, Talisay had the highest number of cases, based on the last tally released by the provincial government.
“Despite the imposition of the general curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to lessen the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus, the positive cases in the city continue to increase,” Lizares stated in EO 36.
The mayor said the directive covers all non-workers and high-risk groups vulnerable to COVID-19.
Exempted from the curfew are those indispensable for obtaining goods and essential services; gainfully employed in permitted industries and offices; and providing care to persons with disabilities. (With a report from PNA/PN)
