LAOAG CITY, Philippines —Health authorities in Vigan City in Ilocos Sur province have extended the imposition of the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until June 19, citing the need to contain the continuous spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past two weeks.
On May 22, the city was placed by Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Singson under a two-week MECQ after a “rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases” was recorded by health authorities.
Vigan Mayor Juan Carlo Medina said on June 2 that the local COVID-19 task force recommended to the provincial government the extension of MECQ as the implementation of “swift and concerted actions” were still …
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