BACOLOD CITY –– Sipalay City Mayor Maria Gina Lizares has tested positive for COVID-19. Lizares told the Inquirer that she has mild symptoms of the virus, such as a runny nose and cough. Lizares called on the public to be more careful, cooperative, and serious about the fight against COVID-19. Numerous employees at the Sipalay City Government Center earlier tested positive for COVID-19, including the city administrator and her private secretary. The Sipalay City Government Center that was closed for disinfection will resume operations at 50 percent capacity starting Thursday, April 22.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 21, 2021 18:22 UTC