MIDSAYAP, North Cotabato: The Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, has pleaded to the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to inoculate detained persons deprived of liberty here. In the entire Soccsksargen Region, only inmates at the Cotabato District Jail have not been vaccinated. Soccsksargen groups South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. One inmate in the district jail has already tested positive in a rapid antigen test and was subsequently quarantined in order to avoid further infections in the jail. Personnel of the district jail are on a 21-day duty scheme wherein they are not allowed to go outside within the period.

Source: Manila Times October 07, 2021 16:39 UTC