In preparation for another coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surge, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is re-intensifying its isolation facilities to accommodate those who are infected - especially the asymptomatic individuals.
“Kailangan nating umaksyon agad (We need to act immediately),” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon said in a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 11. “Mas maraming mahahawa kung hindi tayo kikilos (More will be infected if we do not act),” he added.
Gordon said that PRC immediately set up isolation facilities last April to prevent asymptomatic spreaders from infecting their families.
The PRC had previously turned unused classrooms in Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, and Makati Science High school into isolation facilities in response to the COVID-19 surge that happened last April 2021.
Meanwhile, PRC assured that COVID-19 isolation kits will be given to patients in these facilities to limit interaction and prevent the further spread of the virus.
In addition, PRC said that it will also launch its telemedicine for patients to have them assessed by volunteer doctors for daily monitoring.
“Kapag ang tao at ang lider ay nagsama-sama, lalabas ang tibay at galing natin laban sa pandemya (When people and the leader come together, we will have the resilience and strength against the pandemic),” Gordon said.
Gordon added that the PRC - led by its team of volunteers and staff made up of doctors and healthcare professionals - will “continue to innovate and cooperate to keep the virus at bay, and alleviate its impact on the most vulnerable families.”
On Aug. 11, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 12,021 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national total to 1,688,040.
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https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/11/doh-reports-over-12k-new-covid-19-cases-active-cases-top-81k/