Santiago Cane, Jr. issued Executive Order 18-20 on Monday noon restoring the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) declaration in the entire province.
Cane said the measure is important to prevent the dreaded virus from spreading in this landlocked province, especially since there is no Level 3 hospital in the area that can facilitate treatment of COVID-19.
Agusan del Sur Second District Rep. Adolph Edward Plaza, who had been a long-time governor, said in a live interview with Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar that the province also cannot afford a COVID-19 contagion with its lack of medical facilities.
He said the move for a total border lockdown in the province has been widely supported by the residents.
“We’re looking at the worst case scenario, a lockdown that would prolong from three to six months,” said Plaza, assuring that the province has enough food supply for a longer lockdown.
Llacuna said the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit already conducted contact tracing to those with whom the COVID-19 confirmed patient had close interactions.
“I would like to remind the public that this is something that we need to take seriously. Follow the policies set by the government and by the DOH. Remember to practice physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, boost your immune system, and avoid sharing unverified news,” Llacuna said.
As of April 5, DOH-Caraga has tallied a total of 12 PUIs, four of whom are currently admitted and eight under strict home quarantine.
Caraga or Region 13 straddles the provinces of Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands.
Dr. Cheryl A. Gotinga, officer-in-charge of the Caraga Regional Hospital, said the region’s first COVID-19 positive patient is hypertensive, diabetic and has a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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