TWENTY five areas in Quezon City have been tagged as special concern lockdown areas (SCLAs) by the city government due to an increase in their number of coronavirus disease (COV ID-19) cases.
In an announcement on its official Facebook page, the city government said the SCLA imposition will be in effect for 14 days.
The announcement said a part of Luke Street in Hobart Subdivision 2, Barangay Kaligayahan; part of Quirino Highway, and Barangay Gulod have been under SCLA since July 20, 2021.
On July 22, a part of ROTC Hunters at Cluster 7 in Barangay Tatalon, part of G. Araneta Avenue in Barangay Santol, and part of GKHSIA in Upper Banlat, Barangay Tandang Sora were placed under a 14-day lockdown, while Tabigo Street in Barangay Commonwealth was also placed on lockdown on July 23.
Meanwhile, a part of Alex Apartelle in Virgo Street, Solville Subdivision in Barangay Talipapa, and part of Ilang-Ilang Street in Barangay Batasan Hills were placed under SCLA on July 26, while a part of Davao Street in Barangay Alicia and four areas in Shelter Homes in Barangay Batasan Hills were placed on lockdown on July 27.
Another part of Cotabato Street in Barangay Alicia, part of Agueda Street in Barangay Toro, part of Esteban Abada Street in Barangay Loyola Heights, and part of Emerald Lane in Morning Star Drive in Barangay Culiat are also under lockdown since July 28.
The city government also placed on lockdown two more areas – part of Ipo Street in Barangay Salvacion and part of Mang David Street in Barangay Baesa.
Other areas under SCLA are part of Ocampo Street in Barangay UP Campus and Ave Maria Convent in Ave Maria Road, Maligaya Park Subdivision in Barangay Pasong Putik; Labo Street in Barangay San Isidro Labrador, part of Domingo Street in Barangay Holy Spirit, part of Temple Drive in Barangay Ugong Norte, six areas in Dela Cruz Street and part of Manansala Street in Barangay Krus na Ligas, and part of Fatima Street in Barangay UP Campus.
On Sunday, a compound on Cordillera Street in Barangay Doña Aurora and part of Bagong Buhay Street in Barangay Sto. Niño were also locked down,
The city government said food packs, and essential kits have been provided to affected families.
As of August 1, 2021, Quezon City has recorded 107,952 COVID-19 confirmed cases. Of the number, 104,122 are recoveries, 1,222 deaths and 2,608 active cases.
