— Mayor Sara Z. Duterte has ordered the temporary closure of the city’s Roxas Night Market and all parks due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 .The mayor made her announcement over 87.5 Davao City Disaster Radio FM on Thursday night.
Duterte said the order for the temporary suspension of the night market and closure of parks will be effective immediately. The mayor said she opted to implement the closure as part of the precautionary measures of the city to avoid the gathering of crowds in public place that might spread the virus. “Our Roxas Night Market will be temporarily suspended and find other ways for the vendors who will be affected by the temporary closure,” she said.“Dili na pwede ang mga bata magdula sa atong mga playgrounds, tanang bata dapat naa sa sulod sa ilang panimalay ,” she said.
The mayor also reminded public to review all the guidelines released by the city government for them to be updated with latest information with regards the prevention of COVID-19.