Itogon sets quarantine for returning residents

ITOGON, Benguet-- The local government here  has set up quarantine facilities in the preparation for return of residents stranded elsewhere during the enhanced community quarantine.

 Mayor Victorio Palangdan  during the Laging Handa Network  Briefing today  said the  Evacuation Center in barangay Ucab   which was used during  Typhoon Ompong in 2018  has been   converted as a  quarantine area   for the municipality where  returning residents  would be isolated for 14-days before being allowed  to go back to their communities.

The municipal government, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office, Municipal Health Office and Municipal Social Welfare and Development  set up tents and beds at the quarantine facility that could accommodate at least 18 individuals. 

Personnel from the Department of Health regional office have inspected the facility. 

Another facility that could accommodate more individuals is also being prepared in Poblacion.

Meanwhile, overseas workers going home to Itogon were   advised to coordinate with the LGU and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration for them to be quarantined first at the Teachers Camp isolation facility in Baguio City.

The Teachers Camp was designated as an isolation facility for returning OFWs for residents of Baguio City, Benguet and Mountain Province.  

To date, Itogon is COVID-free. (JDP/ RMC-PIA CAR)