AGOO, La Union: The municipality of Agoo has again required the wearing of masks indoors to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In Executive Order (EO) 28 , Agoo Mayor Frank Sibuma said proactive measures must be implemented to ensure the protection of the community against Covid-19.

The Municipal Health Office recorded an upsurge in active cases in the past weeks with 17 cases as of May 30.

The order took effect on Wednesday, May 31.

“This order shall apply to all residents, nonresidents, who will enter Agoo, traders, business establishments, religious congregations and government and nongovernment offices located within the municipality,” Sibuma said.

The EO stated that the general public is required to use masks when entering public and private indoor places within the jurisdiction of Agoo such as hospitals, health clinics, schools or educational institutions, government and private offices, places of worship, business establishments, restaurants, bars, enclosed stores, shopping malls, beauty and grooming parlors, gymnasiums and other buildings with enclosed walls that are considered indoors.

It said inside houses and residential dwellings, mask-wearing is at the discretion of the family head or subdivision supervisor. Sibuma said the wearing of masks is also required in the premises of Agoo Hypermarket and public transportation.

“The concerned heads of offices and business managers shall provide alcohol or sanitizer stations at the entrance of their respective offices or establishments for customers and clients,” he added.

Organizers of indoor events such as sports activities, graduation ceremonies, birthdays, weddings, and baptisms, among others. are also required to ask attendees to wear masks and to provide sanitizer or alcohol stations.

Regular sanitation of indoor buildings is also enjoined, the mayor said.