LUCENA CITY —- At least 742 alleged violators of health and safety protocols imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were accosted by police in Cavite province from March 1 to 9, according to a report.
Colonel Marlon Santos, Cavite police chief, said the violators were not wearing face masks or disregarded the curfew.
The violators paid fines or rendered community service in their municipalities.
The figures were based on daily reports posted by the Cavite police information office on its Facebook page.
As of March 8, the province, which is under a modified general community quarantine status, has logged 21,150 COVID-19 cases, 19,280 recoveries, and 571…
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