4 Covid cases in Ifugao; border checkpoints set

By Marcelo B. Lihgawon

LAGAWE, Ifugao - - With the four recorded coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) confirmed cases last week  in this capital town, the provincial government strengthened enforcement of health protocols on border checkpoints and offices.

 All entry and exit points of the province are now fully manned by frontliners to implement the health protocols to avoid the entry or spread of Covid-19 in municipalities of the province.

In an advisory, Gov. Jerry Dalipog stated that after observation and study of the data from those tested positive, it was found out that almost all the cases are persons with travel history to other places.   

“To prevent further local transmission of COVID-19 infection, all travellers who went to and from outside the province most especially from hotspot areas are ordered to submit themselves to their respective municipal health officers for health protocols before they will be brought to designated quarantine areas,” Dalipog added.

The governor urged cooperation of national agencies particularly whose clients come from outside the province like local courts and post office to get the basic information about an individual for contact tracing.

Offices were also urged to establish a handwashing area within the vicinity of their offices, disinfection at entrances before transactions start, strictly implement wearing of face mask, and observe social distance and proper coughing etiquette. (JDP/MBL- PIA CAR, Ifugao)