Sibugay requires negative RT-PCR for non-fully-vax seeking entry in province

by: Jocelyn P. Alvarez

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay, Jan 10 (PIA) – non-fully vaccinated individuals wanting to travel to Sibugay Province are required to present negative RT-PCR test result taken 5 days prior to arrival.

This requirement is embodied in the Executive Order No. 1011-01-07-2022-001Series of 2022 issued by Governor Wilter Yap Palma. The EO sets “Guidelines for the protection  of the people of Zamboanga Sibugay from the spread of COVID19 and its variants in the province effective January 11, 2022 up to January 31, 2022.”

The new guidelines is in response to the renewed threat of the possible increase of COVID19 cases in the province including the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated individuals wanting entry in the province will have to present vaccination card/vaccination certificate and valid government issued identification document/card (ID).

The EO also requires all eligible government and private sector employees to be vaccinated for purpose of onsite work, or undergo RT-PCR test every fourteen (14) days at their own expense if they remain unvaccinated.

Only vaccinated individuals or those with negative RT-PCR test result taken within the last 14days may operate or drive public transportation vehicles.  Commuters also share the same requirements.

The E.O also stipulates a “no vaccination, no entry policy in all establishments”, weather government or public. Only vaccinated individuals will be allowed entry and to transact with government and private establishments including public markets, or present a negative RT-PCR test result taken within the last fourteen (14) days if unvaccinated.

The EO also states that only those who have completed at least 14 days from date of administration or inoculation of the second dose are considered fully vaccinated. (RVC/JPA/Zamboanga Sibugay)