No Alert Level 1 for Baguio yet – Mayor

Mayor Benjamin Magalong will not recommend downgrading the city’s alert level to 1 in March citing the necessity of retaining some health restrictions to avoid a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) relapse.

“While we are now in the process of gradually transitioning to the new normal phase, we do not want to rush it.  We are easing up our protocols but we still need to retain certain public health restrictions to sustain our momentum.  So ‘wag muna,” the mayor explained.

The mayor also said he does not favor scrapping alert level classifications in the country as yet saying sectors still have to make sure that all the necessary safety measures and systems are sound and in place before doing so.

He said the country is still in the process of regaining its economic footing and therefore needs to observe caution in lifting the restrictions.

He however said the decision still lies with the national government based on the recommendation of health experts.

“We will just wait for their decision and act accordingly,” he said.

The city is currently working on the resiliency and recovery plan to chart its economic rebound.  A pandemic exit plan is also being drafted to serve as a guide for the city to gradually transition into the new normal phase. – Aileen P. Refuerzo