Espino orders strict observance of GCQ protocols vs COVID-19

By Liezle Basa Inigo

LINGAYEN , Pangasinan – Gov. Amado I. Espino III has urged Pangasinenses to strictly observe the health protocols under the prevailing General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in the province, saying that “we are still fighting COVID-19.”

“Gusto ko po sanang iparating sa mga kababayan ko na hindi pa po tapos ang laban na ito,” said Espino.

He said Pangasinenses should still practice the prescribed protocols under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period despite the easing up of restrictions under GCQ.

“Lagi akong nakikiusap na ang ating mga kababayan ay kasama sa proseso ng pag-iingat dahil hindi lamang ang mga national agencies, provincial government, LGUs at barangay ang magtatrabaho kung hindi tayong lahat dito sa probinsya,” he said.

He urged all Pangasinenses to cooperate with the directives of the LGUs while a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19 are not yet available.

“Mayroon pa ring mga hindi po pwedeng gawin ng ating mga kababayan. I-maintain natin ang social distancing, magsuot ng face mask, maghugas ng kamay, personal hygiene,” he said.

He said efforts of Pangasinenses in following the protocols have resulted in the slow increase of confirmed cases in the province.

“Narating natin yung ganito na name-maintain natin dahil sa pakikipag-tulungan at pakikipag-isa sa mga programa laban sa COVID-19. Maganda po ang management natin hinggil dito sa pandemic dahil sa ating pag-sunod at pakikiisa sa lahat ng bilin ng gobyerno,” Espino said.

The provincial government is also conducting mass testing which prioritizes medical frontliners, law enforcers, Persons Under Investigation (PUIs), and high-risk Persons Under Monitoring (PUMs) in the province.

The second batch of mass testing started May 20, in San Carlos City, with 160 specimens collected.

The provincial government assured that it has enough resources to meet the basic needs of the people during the pandemic.