Bohol still under MGCQ ‘til Feb 28

CORTES, Bohol, Jan 30 (PIA) -- Still visibly battling against the local spread of the coronavirus disease which has gained a foothold after announcing its presence in Bohol’s first local transmission case in early October, Bohol would still be under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ).

This as Governor Arthur Yap, through Executive Order No. 8 series of 2021, extended Executive Order No. 33, which initially placed Bohol under MGCQ since July, 2020.

Since the last day of June 2020, EO No. 33 allowed the opening of selected industries and establishments, including religious gatherings, indoor and outdoor non-contact sports, on half their seating capacity, while complying with the minimum health and safety standards.

The executive order also asserted the exercise of general curfew, the use of home quarantine pass system, suspension of face to face classes, partial liquor ban, social distancing, mandatory use of face masks.

In November 13, 2020, the governor issues another executive order

Executive Order No. 52, amended Executive Order No. 33 and provided for the guidelines under a state of MGCQ in Bohol and further extended its effectivity until January 31, 2021.

EO No. 52 stressed on the movement limitations under the MGCQ, only for accessing essential goods and services, for work in industries and establishments allowed to operate, imposed the province wide curfew and stay home directives for persons below 15 and over 65.

The same EO green lighted indoor and outdoor non-contact sports, with minimum public health safety standards in wearing of face masks, social distancing, no sharing of equipment, no spectators.

Mass gatherings are allowed here up to 50 percent of the seating or venue capacity, face to face classes on a limited scheme but only for higher educational institutions in consultation with local officials, while basic education adopts the Basic Educational Learning Continuity Plan of the Department of Education is adopted.

EO 52 imposes province-wide partial liquor ban, and permits the opening of work, occupation, industries, and businesses, subject to listed operational capacities.

The EO opens regular banking operating hours, full capacity work in government offices, limited operations for malls and shopping centers, and operation at reduced capacity for public land transportation.

Last January 29, Gov Yap signed Executive Order No. 8 series of 2021, which further extended the effectivity of EO 52 from January 31, 2021 to February 28, 2021.

With the new EO, the governor said Boholanos are enjoined to continue complying with the COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols such as but not limited to social distancing, wearing of face masks and face shields, washing of hands and proper sanitation and hygiene. (rahchiu/PIA-7/Bohol)

MINIMUM HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS. Bikers of Siklista Inabanga showed proper form and distance during a pre-fun ride shoot. While outdoor exercises like mountain biking which are already classified strenuous may not need to use face masks which can hamper breathing, these bikers, knowing they are joining a group, decided to err on the side of safety. (rahchiu/PIA-7/Bohol)