Surge in COVID-19 cases prompts lockdown of Bulacan town
The Angat town hall in Bulacan province has been closed for disinfection after nine of its workers were infected with SARS Cov2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. PHOTO BY CARMELA REYES-ESTROPE
ANGAT, Bulacan–The entire town has been on lockdown since April 6 until April 12 after a surge in COVID-19 cases, officials said on Wednesday (April 7).
Among the latest COVID-19 cases were nine municipal hall employees, said Mayor Leonardo De Leon in a statement.
De Leon also ordered the temporary closure of the town hall to give way to disinfection.
Movement between boundaries was banned during the week-long lockdown. Only essential travel would be allowed.
The town recorded 356 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths, 209 recoveries and 130 active cases as of Tuesday (April 6).
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