The local government of Valenzuela announced on July 23, 2020 that Bagong Kaunlaran under Brgy. Paso De Blas will be put on total lockdown starting on July 25, 2020 and will last until August 09, 2020.
In a statement, Honorable Mayor Rex Gatchalian has to make the decision following the guidelines because the community has around 25% – 50% tested positive in recent rounds of COVID-19 swab testing.
Under this regulation, entering and leaving the community will be strictly prohibited. The city government will provide supply of food, water and hygiene kits to the residents. There will be medical stations in the premises to assist them with their medical needs as well as ” Padala Station” where family, relatives and friends of the resident can leave supplies to the residents of the community.
Mayor Rex also assured the residents that the supply of water and electricity will not be interrupted as he already given instructions to Maynilad and Meralco following the lock down.
Violators of the regulation will face fine ranging from P5,000 to P10, 000 or up to 30 days in prison depending on the violation.
Up to date, the city has around 1, 569 total reported positive cases wherein 960 are active. Mayor Rex is expecting the coordination of the residents to fight the unseen enemy.
