MANILA, Philippines – Local government units that would implement localized lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic should organize quick response teams (QRT) that would assist in testing, tracing, and treating possible infected patients. ADVERTISEMENT“By imposing localized lockdowns in specific areas within their jurisdiction, LGUs must have already organized their QRTs which shall swiftly and efficiently assist in the proper management of the COVID-19 situation in those areas,” Año said in a statement issued on Monday. “Imposing a localized lockdown comes with it several responsibilities. LGUs must be ready to enforce stringent health protocols, aggressively conduct contact tracing, testing, and isolation to contain and prevent the spread COVID-19 in the lockdown areas, among others,” he added. Our approach now is localized and surgical lockdowns since we have been able to flatten the curve already,” Año said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 08, 2020 20:48 UTC