Effective February 1 to 15, 2021 the temporary Restricted Access between and among Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT) will be implemented due to COVID-19 surge.
In a meeting last night all BLISTT mayors approved those inter-BLISTT travelers for purposes of work, or to avail of essential goods and services, shall present Medical Certificates/Medical Clearance issued by any licensed physician stating the following:
- That the resident has not exhibited flu-like symptoms as of the time of assessment.
- These Certificates/Clearances shall be treated as valid for 10 days upon issuance.
Residents who need to enter Baguio for medical appointment or consultation need only show proof of their confirmed appointments, while those with immediate medical emergencies shall be allowed to pass through freely. Likewise, cargo and logistics services, and utilities for water, electricity, telecommunications, IT, and waste management shall likewise be given unhampered passage, provided, their personnel maintain a no-contact policy and shall strictly observe minimum public health standards at all times.
The mayors also agreed that non-resident travelers coming to BLISTT from other regions, provinces, cities and municipalities must present their Travel Authority/Permit and Medical Certificate issued in their place of origin.
As of January 26 Baguio has 558 active COVID-19 cases and Benguet recorded 255 active cases. Joe M./PIO Baguio
