MANILA, Philippines — The municipality of Norzagaray in Bulacan will be under total lockdown starting on Sunday, April 19, after recording two positive cases of the new coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, Mayor Alfredo Germar said on Saturday. Germar signed an executive order allowing residents to leave their homes when buying essential goods using a quarantine pass. ADVERTISEMENTA schedule for buying essentials will be implemented in every barangay, Germar said. /atmFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 18, 2020 15:00 UTC