ANGELES City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., ordered on Tuesday, March 10, the Angeles City Police Office to set up check points 24 hours in all entry and exit points of the city to restrict the entry of foreign nationals from countries severely hit by the coronavirus disease called Covid-19.

“Beginning 12 midnight, the city will be stricter on the entry of foreign nationals in the city. We have asked for the guidance of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on this matter,” Lazatin said.

The countries include China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Japan, Iran, and Italy.

Lazatin met with DOH Central Luzon Director Cesar Cassion and DILG City Official Martin Moral, who recommended the restrictions.

The mayor said he will do everything in his power to protect his citizens.

He is also set to meet with mall managers to discuss precautionary measures against Covid-19.

Lazatin will also meet with Department of Education officials, private school officials and day care officials tomorrow for the city-wide disinfection.

The City Government will provide disinfection agents to all public and private schools.

Lazatin will convene the Angeles City Local Price Committee Council to monitor prices of goods and the Angeles City Local Health Board for other precautionary measures.