No lockdown in Bacolod City

BACOLOD. Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data and analysis of Emergency Operations Center-Task Force. (File photo)
BACOLOD. Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data and analysis of Emergency Operations Center-Task Force. (File photo)

“THERE is no lockdown in Bacolod City.”

This was stressed by Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data and analysis of Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF), on Monday, March 22, 2021, after some netizens posted on social media that there will be a lockdown in Bacolod City and Iloilo City.

“It’s not true (lockdown). Let’s be responsible when using social media. Don't post anything without confirmation from authorities because it creates panic among us. In the time of pandemic, we don’t want people to panic because of false information. Let’s post accurate, correct and true information so that our people will be guided properly,” Sorongon said.

He said some netizens also named some business establishments allegedly having positive cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which was not true because they were not stated on EOC’s line lists.

Sorongon added that netizens should stop posting fake news on social media and should be responsible when they post.

He said the EOC intensified its monitoring in various barangays to maintain the single-digit new Covid-19 cases in the city.

Sorongon said Bacolodnons should follow the health protocols such as wearing face masks, face shields and observing social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.

Sorongon further said anybody can report to EOC through its Facebook page those who violate health protocols, including business establishments, restaurants, among others.

“Let’s do our job to fight Covid-19. We should follow the health protocols, let’s avoid mass gathering and outing because Covid is still everywhere. We should not be complacent,” he said.

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