Immediate Lockdown Ordered On Two Barangays in Baguio City Today

To facilitate contact tracing regarding the two most recent cases that were recorded in the City of Baguio, the office of the City Mayor has issued a lockdown order on two barangays effective today, August 1, 2020, until further notice.

Barangays under Lockdown

The following barangays in Baguio City will be placed on immediate lockdown:

• Barangay Engineers Hill
• Barangay San Roque Village

As per Memorandum No. 149, series of 2020, The purpose of the lockdown is to facilitate contact tracing and disinfection of the area. This is also to ensure the safety and security of the residents who may have come in contact with the patients.

As a result of the lockdown, the following will be implemented:

• Home Quarantine Pass / Mall and Market Schedule Cards are suspended
• Residents may access basic needs through the barangay satellite market or available rolling stores or they could coordinate with their barangay officials.
• Exit and Entry to these areas are restricted to APOR’s and those with medical emergencies.

SOURCE: PIO-Baguio