Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang is asking the National Task Force (NTF) to temporarily close all tourism-related establishments in Mati City due to the surge of Covid-19 cases.
Dayanghirang disclosed on Monday via Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) that the said request has not yet been approved by the Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF).
“Ang Mati City, duna ta’y request sa NTF nga basig ma-aprubahan, mahimong temporary close ang tourism tungod taas pud ang Covid sa Mati City. Wala pa’y update, kay so far kinahanglan pa nato ang approval sa RIATF,” Dayanghirang said.
Meanwhile, stricter quarantine protocols were already implemented in the municipality of Baganga, Davao Oriental following the sudden surge of positive cases specifically in Barangay Kinablangan.
The municipal hall was placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Based on the data, the province recorded one death and 39 active positive cases Covid-19 in the municipal hall in just five days.
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Baganga also ordered the closure of the Poo Sandbar, a famous tourism destination that is frequented by tourists and is located in Barangay Kinablangan. Tourists who booked in advance are not allowed to visit the place.
“Naa ta’y mga areas diri sa Baganga, ato sang gi-lockdown. So bawal sa ang mga turista. Nag determine ta ug mga municipalities kung asa naa’y taas na mga kaso,” Dayanghirang said.
