Quezon eyes border checkpoints as COVID-19 cases jump to 178

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Quezon province is considering putting back border checkpoints as it recorded 81 new COVID-19 cases, bringing to 178 its active infections as of Jan. 5. | dtmallarijrINQ /PDI

Sariaya town topped the list with 19 new infected individuals.

Of 41 localities in the province, the towns with active virus carriers jumped to 24 on Wednesday, from only six on Dec. 27. Three other provinces in Calabarzon — Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna — have been placed under Alert Level 3 until Jan. 15. Only Quezon and Batangas in the region remain under Alert Level 2.

Suarez said personnel with thermometers would man the border control points to determine the health condition of travelers.

 

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