Borongan, Samar goes back to stricter MECQ to stop COVID spread

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BORONGAN CITY — The city of Borongan in Eastern Samar will revert to a much stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for two weeks starting June 13, 2021 in a bid to slow down the spread of the COVID-19.

Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Agda on Friday signed Executive Order No. 002-0621, which prohibits all forms of mass gatherings, and the closure of tourist destinations and recreational establishments.

Drinking liquor in public was also prohibited. Curfew hours take effect from 8 p.m to 5 a.m.

Under MECQ, strict home quarantine shall be observed in all households while movements of residents will be limited to buying essential goods and services.

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