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Read more about the article Davao communities placed on lockdown due to COVID-19
A huge tarpaulin hangs on an overpass in Mac Arthur Highway(Matina) advising residents to stay indoors as the city implements the enhanced community quarantine last April 04 to control the spread of Covid-19.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Davao communities placed on lockdown due to COVID-19

The Davao City government has implemented a lockdown on two communities as a preemptive measure to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Read more about the article Number-coding scheme now implemented for city residents buying food
A huge tarpaulin hangs on an overpass in Mac Arthur Highway(Matina) advising residents to stay indoors as the city implements the enhanced community quarantine last April 04 to control the spread of Covid-19.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Number-coding scheme now implemented for city residents buying food

Authorities are now implementing a number-coding scheme for food and medicine (FM) passes as the city extends its Enhanced Community Quarantine period.

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Read more about the article Davao extends enhanced community quarantine until April 26
Other modes of transportation like these "trisikad" are still allowed to ply the streets provided they comply with the one passenger only rule to ensure physical distancing. These drivers in Matina Crossing, though, lament the quarantine has affected their daily earnings.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Davao extends enhanced community quarantine until April 26

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced Wednesday night that the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) of Davao Region will be extended until April 26.

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