Mayor Lucilo Bayron said Friday that the plan was discussed during his meeting with the task force. The acquisition was suggested after it was learned that the additional isolation room at the Ospital ng Palawan (ONP) has not yet materialized.
Municipal tourism officer Lucy Panagsagan said Thursday they have initiated the procurement of medical supplies to equip their health workers and the barangay units.
Vice governor Dennis Socrates made the announcement in a press conference, claiming the creation of the ad hoc body came from a meeting called by Governor Jose Alvarez on February 1.
