The Bataan Provincial Task Force Against COVID-19 issued Resolution No. 49 which recommends regulations on the movement of unvaccinated individuals.

This is a measure amid another surge of cases in the province and threat of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Governor Albert Garcia said the resolution also aims to protect unvaccinated individuals from getting COVID-19 and experience severe symptoms.

“It states that those who have not received their vaccines shall remain in their residences at all times except for the procurement of essential goods such as, but not limited to food, water, medicine, medical devices, public utilities, and energy, work, medical and dental necessities and is subjected to the production of proof to support and justification of travel,” he said.

They are also prohibited from al fresco dining; social trips to malls, hotels, event venues, sports and country clubs, and similar facilities; as well as public transportation except for the procurement of essential goods.

Unvaccinated individuals are required to undergo a RT-PCR test every two weeks at their personal expense and shall present a negative result prior to being admitted for onsite work consistent with the guidelines, rules, and regulations issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Department of Labor and Employment. Rapid antigen test may be utilized if RT-PCR test is not immediately available.

The resolution likewise states that public and private establishments may validly refuse entry and/or deny service to individuals who remain unvaccinated, despite being eligible for vaccination.

The movement regulations apply to unvaccinated individuals including the ineligible population or children below 12 years old.

Violators of this resolution will be fined of not less than P20,000 but not more than P50,000 or imprisonment of not less than one month but not more than six months, or both. (CLJD/CASB-PIA 3)

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Bataan Governor Albert Garcia. (1Bataan)