THE Jimenez town government of Misamis Occidental inaugurated the 35-bed capacity Ligtas COVID-19 facility in its effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
It was erected at Barangay Gata and ready to cater locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) after its inauguration on Tuesday.
The structure facility consists of the non-air conditioned accommodation that has complete soft beds, pillows and blankets, personal kits, chairs and tables, and toiletries.
“Normally when we say isolation facility, it’s temporary, but we made it permanent, so the LGU can use it as an evacuation center if the pandemic ends,” said Mayor Rosario Balais.
Balais said the new Ligtas COVID-19 facility was funded through the Bayanihan Grant amounting to P3,774,000 and supplemental budget, which is 20 percent of the development fund worth P590,000, a total of P4,364,000.
The facility was completed through the efforts of the Municipality of Jimenez and the Province of Misamis Occidental who worked together for the returning residents of Misamis Occidental.
Misamis Occidental governor Philip Tan congratulated Jimenez LGU for their passion and dedication in serving the locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs).
“Your new isolation facility is indeed a work of love for your constituents,” Tan said. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)
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