Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 2)— The Cebu City government will reimpose a liquor ban amid the rising number of coronavirus infections, its mayor said on Tuesday.
In a Facebook post, Mayor Edgar Labella said the spike in COVID-19 cases has forced the city government to make the “difficult decision.”
“The City Government of Cebu sees the need to reimpose a total liquor ban as a measure to prevent non-essential gatherings in public places and to mitigate the spread of COVID,” read Executive Order No. 117, a copy of which was shared by Labella on social media.
The post said the policy will take effect on Feb. 3 and will remain “until otherwise amended or revoked.”
While drinking and serving liquor in public places are not allowed, the order said hotels, resorts, and other accommodation establishments can serve alcoholic drinks but only for in-house guests and pursuant to guidelines set by the Tourism and Trade Departments.
Cebu City lifted the liquor ban in October last year as it transitioned to MGCQ.
Cebu City reimposes liquor ban over spike in COVID-19 cases.
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