The Pasay City government will implement a “control and containment” strategy following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases “unseen during the past several months.”
About 269 cases were reported as of 12 noon on February 19, 2021.
Per data provided by Pasay CESU, the City had 15 cases per day from October 2020 to February 2021 and 14 cases per day from January 2021 to February 2021.
At least 33 barangays and one business establishment were also already locked down for 14 days starting yesterday due to the spike in the number of Covid cases.
According to City Administrator Atty. Dennis Acorda, Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano wants Barangays with 3 or more cases locked down to contain the virus.
Acorda said the Philippine National Police and Barangay Officials will be augmented by members of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Tricycle-Pedicab Franchising and Regulatory Office, and the Traffic and Parking Management Office to enforce IATF protocols.
They will be deputized to issue citations to those violating the health and safety rules.
The Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) inspection teams will also check on establishments to see if they also comply with IATF protocols.
Public market will also be deputized to inspect stalls and enforce health protocols.
“Let’s strictly follow the E.M.I habit (Ensure to wash your hands, Mask is a must. Implement physical distancing),” Acorda said, quoting Mayor Emi.
