Mayor Oscar Moreno announced on Monday the closure of Cagayan de Oro shopping malls, cinemas and other entertainment centers in the city starting Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Moreno also implemented a nighttime curfew over the city for all residents regardless of all age.
The curfew hours will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a. m. and will take effect Tuesday night.
Moreno signed Executive Order 048 series 2020 Monday afternoon to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in CDO.
Cagayan de Oro had one fatality—the Philippines’ Patient No. 40 (PH40)—who died Friday night at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC).
Seven persons under investigation remain confined at the NMMC, the government hospital designated to handle COVID-19 cases in Region 10.
Moreno urged residents to leave their homes only for work and urgent errands.
“Stay at home. That is the best remedy against COVID-19. Leave your homes only for work and urgent errands,” Moreno said.
He also ordered the closure of Cagayan de Oro’s “night market” in Cogon where hundreds of farmers and vendors gather every night to sell vegetables and other agricultural crops.
Internet and gaming shops were also ordered close until further notice.
Moreno, however, excluded from the curfew employees working for Business Process Outlets (BPOs), pharmacies, factories, and utilities in CDO.