ANTIPOLO CITY- The provincial capitol will be closed for a week starting August 3 after several employees tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

In an advisory on its Facebook page, the Rizal Provincial Government based in this capital city, said the capitol building will undergo disinfection and sanitation after 16 employees contracted COVID-19.

Contact tracing is underway and the employees have already been isolated as part of the health protocols.

All offices in the provincial capitol are operating on a skeleton work force.

The Antipolo City government reminds residents to always wear face masks and observe physical distancing.

Curfew remains from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The 24-hour curfew is still being strictly enforced for residents below 20 years old and above 60 years old.

Quarantine passes are required in establishments such as drug stores, grocery stores, and public markets.  

The city’s Barangay Coding, a system that aims to minimize crowding in markets and establishments by allowing residents of specific villages on certain days of the week, remains in effect.    

In Taytay, the municipal government will be operating on skeleton work force starting August 4.

In Cainta, Mayor Johnielle Keith Nieto has issued an executive order requiring the mandatory wearing of face mask and face shield at all times.  Local establishments have also been enjoined to refuse the entry of persons without face mask and face shield.

Meanwhile, the Diocese of Antipolo announced in its Facebook page that churches in the diocese will be closed to the public starting August 4. On line masses, however, will continue.

As of August 2, the province recorded 1,008 active cases, including 77 new cases. There were 1,213 recoveries so far, out of 2,372 confirmed cases.