LUCENA CITY – At least six sitios (sub-village) in Pagbilao, Quezon have been placed under temporary lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the municipality. But we have to do it to protect the town from the spread of COVID-19,” Pagbilao Mayor Sheirre Ann Portes-Palicpic, said in a phone interview on Saturday. Authorized persons outside of residence (APOR) from other villages will be allowed to enter Ibabang Polo but are restricted in lockdown areas. As of Saturday afternoon, Pagbilao has recorded 355 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic erupted in early March based from the records of the Integrated Provincial Health Office. Quezon has recorded 6,014 COVID-19 cases, with 177 deaths, 520 active cases, and 5,317 recoveries as of Saturday.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 20, 2020 02:03 UTC