Mayor to folks: Follow Covid rules
By Redjie Melvic M. CawisLA
TRINIDAD, Benguet – This capital town recorded additional 319 cases as of
Jan. 31 bringing total Covid-19 cases to 1,356 including 25 deaths from 1,037
Covid-19 cases at the end of last year,
This, as Mayor Romeo Salda urged residents here to strictly comply with public health protocols and follow guidelines with implementation of general community quarantine and new border control measures within the Baguio-La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablan-Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT) area effective Feb. 1 to last until Feb. 28.
“We appeal to La Trinidad residents for their understanding and compliance on implementation of GCQ by the National IATF and new border control implemented within the BLISTT area,” Salda said in an interview.
He also reminded residents to wear facemasks and face shields, maintain hygiene such as washing hands and observe social and physical distancing and avoid mass gatherings.
“These are not burden being imposed to the public but are measures to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 in the community,” the mayor said.
From February 1 to 28, the whole of Cordillera Administrative Region is under GCQ.
Prior to GCQ declaration, the BLISTT governing council approved temporary restricted access between BLISTT from Feb. 1 to 15.
The border restriction is applicable under GCQ guidelines.
The new protocols that impose more restrictions on movement of people aim to mitigate the spread of the disease with the continuing rise of Covid-19 cases in Baguio City, Benguet and the rest of the Cordillera and confirmation of presence of the B.1.1.7 or the UK variant of Covid-19 in La Trinidad and in Bontoc, Mountain Province recently.
Under border restrictions, all inter - BLISTT travelers who travel shall present medical certificate or medical clearance issued by any licensed physician affirming that the resident has not exhibited flu-like symptoms during check-up.
Medical certificate or clearance is valid for 10 days.
Salda said the local government is issuing medical certificates at the municipal gymnasium free of charge.
For persons who are travelling for medical appointments or consultation, they need only to show proof of their confirmed appointments while those with immediate medical emergencies shall be allowed to pass through freely.
Cargo and logistics services, water, electricity and communications, IT and waste management are given unhampered passage, provided their personnel maintain a no - contact policy and shall strictly observe minimum public health standards at all times.
Non-resident travelers coming to BLISTT from other areas must present their travel authority/permit and medical certificate issued in their place of origin.
Salda said GCQ measures implemented during previous months of the municipality will still be followed.
It includes the strict implementation of 30 percent seating capacity for religious gatherings, implementation of curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and liquor ban. - PIA Cordillera
This, as Mayor Romeo Salda urged residents here to strictly comply with public health protocols and follow guidelines with implementation of general community quarantine and new border control measures within the Baguio-La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablan-Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT) area effective Feb. 1 to last until Feb. 28.
“We appeal to La Trinidad residents for their understanding and compliance on implementation of GCQ by the National IATF and new border control implemented within the BLISTT area,” Salda said in an interview.
He also reminded residents to wear facemasks and face shields, maintain hygiene such as washing hands and observe social and physical distancing and avoid mass gatherings.
“These are not burden being imposed to the public but are measures to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 in the community,” the mayor said.
From February 1 to 28, the whole of Cordillera Administrative Region is under GCQ.
Prior to GCQ declaration, the BLISTT governing council approved temporary restricted access between BLISTT from Feb. 1 to 15.
The border restriction is applicable under GCQ guidelines.
The new protocols that impose more restrictions on movement of people aim to mitigate the spread of the disease with the continuing rise of Covid-19 cases in Baguio City, Benguet and the rest of the Cordillera and confirmation of presence of the B.1.1.7 or the UK variant of Covid-19 in La Trinidad and in Bontoc, Mountain Province recently.
Under border restrictions, all inter - BLISTT travelers who travel shall present medical certificate or medical clearance issued by any licensed physician affirming that the resident has not exhibited flu-like symptoms during check-up.
Medical certificate or clearance is valid for 10 days.
Salda said the local government is issuing medical certificates at the municipal gymnasium free of charge.
For persons who are travelling for medical appointments or consultation, they need only to show proof of their confirmed appointments while those with immediate medical emergencies shall be allowed to pass through freely.
Cargo and logistics services, water, electricity and communications, IT and waste management are given unhampered passage, provided their personnel maintain a no - contact policy and shall strictly observe minimum public health standards at all times.
Non-resident travelers coming to BLISTT from other areas must present their travel authority/permit and medical certificate issued in their place of origin.
Salda said GCQ measures implemented during previous months of the municipality will still be followed.
It includes the strict implementation of 30 percent seating capacity for religious gatherings, implementation of curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and liquor ban. - PIA Cordillera
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