Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 9) — Iloilo City released new COVID-19 rules on Wednesday, scrapping the negative RT-PCR test result requirement and the mandatory quarantine policy for fully vaccinated individuals.
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas issued Executive Order No. 015 on his official Facebook page.
“However, fully vaccinated individuals must immediately isolate themselves once symptoms associated with COVID-19 develop and they shall submit themselves to NPS/OPS RT-PCR testing conducted by the USWAG Iloilo Molecular Laboratory at the Covered Gym, Lapaz Plaza,” the order stated.
These individuals must be under isolation as they await their test results.
As for those who have yet to complete or receive their coronavirus shots, they must immediately undergo quarantine upon arrival in Iloilo City at its designated quarantine facilities.
They may also opt to complete their quarantine at home as long as the premises have been assessed and approved by local health authorities.
A free RT-PCR test will be conducted on the third day of their quarantine, the order added.
For partially vaccinated and unvaccinated returning overseas Filipinos with travel history from countries under the “red” list are required to complete a 14-day home quarantine from the date of arrival, and must undergo RT-PCR testing on the fifth day.
“This Executive Order shall take effect immediately until 11:59 p.m. of February 15, 2022 or until the said period is extended or lifted earlier per latest issuance of the IATF on the quarantine classification of Iloilo City,” the order said.
