Western Visayas keeps COVID-19 Alert Level 1 status from August 1-15, says DOH
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SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — Western Visayas will keep its COVID-19 status from August 1 to 15.
Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo City and province, Bacolod City, and Barbaza town in Antique will be under Alert Level 1, according to the Department of Health.
Under COVID-19 Alert Level 1, all restrictions, including travel, transportation and venue capacity, are removed. Businesses are also allowed to operate and schools can implement in-person classes.
Other municipalities in Antique and Negros Occidental are under COVID-19 Alert Level 2.
Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, officer-in-charge of the DOH, urged the public to follow the health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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