To date, 25 provinces have not recorded any COVID-19 cases since local transmission was reported in the country on March 7. Early and decisive actionAfter the first two confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country were reported, Gov. Even before ECQ was declared in the region, Dinagat Islands already implemented rules on stay-at-home orders, alternative work arrangements, limitations on mass gatherings and temporary suspension of non-essential businesses. Strict stay-at-home ordersSorsogon is one of the two provinces in Bicol region that has not had any confirmed COVID-19 infection, along with Camarines Norte. Rights-based approachThe provincial government of Dinagat Islands also made sure that preventive measures put in place will respect the human rights and dignity of its around 127,000 constituents.

Source: Philippine Star April 30, 2020 07:52 UTC