BACOLOD CITY –– At least 35 of the 2,383 market vendors in this city tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Mayor Evelio Leonardia said the number of infections translates to a positivity rate of 1.47 percent.
“This impressive low figure means that our major markets (Libertad, Burgos, and Central) are relatively safe and, as such, may elicit an enhanced trust and confidence from their daily customers,” he said.
To further ensure the safety and well-being of city residents, the Bacolod Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office regularly disinfects the markets every weekend.
“We undertake these measures to ensure public health safety, revitalize the business prospects of our market vendors, and provide more peace of mind and comfort for their customers,” Leonardia said.