The Department of Health clarified that the country is still on its first wave, contrary to the previous announcement made by Healh Secretary Francisco Duque that the Philippines is already in at the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho made the clarification and represented the Department during the Beat COVID-19 Virtual Presser.
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“Kung matatandaan ninyo po – local community transmission happened nung nagsimula tayong mag-report ng cases sa mga kababayan nating na walang exposure sa mga positive cases o kaya’y walang travel history,” said Dir. Ho.
“We hope this does not in any way distract us from what we really need to do to change the course of this pandemic permanently,” Dir. Ho noted.
“The power to change the course of this pandemic lies in all of us – how flat the curve is and how long it will remain so nakasalalay yun sa atin, to you and me and how good we are keeping in with the minimum public health standards,” she added.
“Kumbaga sa grade sa classroom, perfect ba tayo sa ating homework — ang paghugas ng kamay, physical distancing, wearing masks, regular disinfection. And when you have cough or any symptoms, make sure you practice cough etiquette and keep yourself isolated because, remember, the most efficient spreaders are those who are experiencing symptoms,” Dir. Ho emphasized.
(Photo source: Facebook – @Department of Health (Philippines)
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