Mayor Jerry Treñas attributed the improvement in Iloilo City’s COVID-19 cases to the prohibition of mass gatherings.
“The prohibition on mass gatherings has certainly helped in controlling the rapid increase in cases in the city. Let us continue with the minimum health protocols in the meantime. I am earnestly requesting for your cooperation,” Treñas said in a statement.
On Feb. 1, Treñas issued an executive order providing guidelines in the conduct of gatherings in the city.
“Beginning February 1, 2021 until February 8, 2021, the holding of or participating in any party or gathering for whatever purpose held either private and/or public venues shall only be allowed insofar as the attendees thereto are members of the dame family living in the same household,” the EO stated.
“Private and public establishments are hereby mandated to strictly implement age-based restrictions by disallowing entry if any individual aged sixty-five years old or those below fifteen years old, except in limited circumstances provided under Section 4 of Executive Order No. 001, series of 2021,” it further stated.IMT
