Abra LGUs install decontamination tents to prevent Covid-19 spread

By Christian Allister G. Tubadeza

BANGUED, Abra  -- All municipal local government units were  directed to install their own decontamination chambers in  all point of entries and exits in their areas of responsibility following the third positive case of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the province.

Memorandum Order No. 124 of Gov. Maria Jocelyn Bernos also required all vehicles to pass decontamination chambers set up by LGUs prior to entering the municipality or barangays.

All public and private offices or establishments were ordered to set up foot baths for individuals before entering their premises.

Bernos said the disinfectant solution to be used must be in accordance with the recommended solution of the Department of Health.  

The installation of more disinfection chambers in the different entrances in the province is also made possible by Congressman Joseph Sto. Niño Bernos with the support of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Abra District Engineering Office and LGUs.

Theses approaches are precautionary measures against the further spread of Covid-19 in the province.

Meanwhile, Abra’s first Covid case, also the first in the Cordillera region, has been discharged   and now recovering. The second case who has already tested negative of the virus is still confined in a Level 3 hospital along with the third case. – PIA-  Abra