PNA
16 May 2022, 20:27 GMT+10
LAOAG CITY - Restrictions in Ilocos Norte will remain relaxed as the province stays under Alert Level 1 from May 16 to 31, recording only three new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
None of the 26 total active cases is currently admitted to the hospital, according to data from the provincial government.
Dr. Josephine Ruedas, provincial health officer of Ilocos Norte, said in an interview Monday booster shots continue to be administered to the more than 600,000 target population.
"To ensure our continuous protection, we need to have our booster shots," she said.
Meanwhile, all schools in the province started progressive in-person classes on Monday.
Under the guidelines, the Interagency Task Force on Infectious Diseases said there are no restrictions in terms of indoor and outdoor activities. People are allowed to undertake intrazonal and interzonal travel regardless of age and comorbidities.
All establishments, persons, or activities are, likewise, allowed to operate, work, or be undertaken at total on-site or venue seating capacity, provided these are consistent with minimum public health standards. (PNA)
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