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Cancellation of major events not needed for COVID-19: Andanar Regional News
Sec. Andanar reiterated the major points tackled during the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF) meeting conducted on February 14 at the Presidential Guest House in the Malacañan Palace, wherein the Resolution No. 5 lifting the travel ban in Taiwan has been issued.
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He disclosed that among the other special administrative regions (SARs) of China, Taiwan has zero cases documented for local humanto-human transmission of the disease and was able to establish a protocol for COVID-19 whereas Hong Kong and Macau failed to do so. In addition, among the said SARs, Taiwan holds the least number of cases and mortality, with over 20 confirmed cases and one mortality recorded. BUTUAN CITY - In his recent radio interview, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar was firm to soothe the panic brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) around the globe, By Doreen Marielle N. Rosales so long as the health protocols set by the Department of Health (DOH) are strictly followed.
The task force might also reconsider lifting the travel ban in Macau, as it awaits the Chinese region’s protocol countering COVID-19. Regional News
protocol set by the national health agency. This is the best method to prevent the disease from spreading across the country,” he added.
On the issue concerning local tourism, Sec. Andanar said that there is no need to cancel major festivities and events that will garner a huge crowd though he cautions to strictly observe proper hygiene and cough etiquette set by the Department of Health (DOH), such as practicing the proper handwashing technique and coughing at a distance away from the crowd to avoid contaminating others.
He also advises the public to be ‘honest with themselves’ and report to the nearest health authorities if one can observe symptoms of the disease and has a travel history in China.
“It is our civic duty to maintain proper hygiene and follow health He also reminded the public that the wearing of face mask should only be for front-line employees and health workers and for individuals with a respiratory illness or has diseases that can compromise the immune system.
At present, there are about 137 persons under investigation (PUIs) admitted in the country, around 387 have been discharged. From the three confirmed cases of infected Chinese nationals in the country, two patients have recovered while the death of the remaining patient has been reported.
For local up-to-date information and status of COVID-19, visit ncovtracker.doh.gov.ph. (DMNR/VLG/ PIA-Caraga)
BUTUAN CITY - The local government unit here has been serious in its goal to establish a healthy and conducive learning environment for the children by capacitating the barangay officials and recognizing the Most Child-Friendly Barangay for the year 2019. By Jennifer P. Gaitano
In the said awarding ceremony, Barangay Baan Kilometer-3 was awarded as the “Hall of Famer,” while Barangay Villa Kanangga was recognized as the grand winner for the Category B - Most Child-Friendly Barangay.
According to barangay chairman Venusto Clarito, Jr., the full support and cooperation of the local residents in the community activities, particularly those that promote the welfare of the children and youth, contributed much to the development of the barangay and its people.
“This award that we receive from the city government will serve as inspiration for us barangay officials to work better and do more for the benefit of our constituents, particularly the children and youth,” said Clarito.
Golda Pocon, the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) officer bared that there have been significant changes of how the barangays create their programs and services that would better serve and benefit the children sector.
Also, city councilor Atty. Rema Burdeos emphasized that all sectors should work together to ensure protection of the children against any form of discrimination, violence and abuse.
“We all need to work together for our children and youth to have a better future and to ensure that they become responsible in life. In their young age, we should train them well,” said Burdeos.
With this, mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada also hopes that more barangays could sustain in providing the children of their basic needs, and be able to implement more valuable programs and services for the said sector. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
