MANILA, Philippines — Twenty members of a household in Barangay Katuparan, Taguig City have contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), prompting the city government to place the said area under localized lockdown from Aug. 19 to Sept. 2. “The unit reported that 20 members of the household tested positive, further noting that the topography around the residence and the living situation of the family can place more people at risk,” read the post on Taguig City government’s official Facebook page on Wednesday. With the declaration of the localized lockdown, no one will be allowed into or out of the Katuparan address,” it added. “The company conducted RT-PCR testing on 52 individuals, of which 18 turned out positive for COVID-19. The city government also vowed to provide food and other essential goods for those affected by localized lockdown.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 19, 2020 01:55 UTC