Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon asked the public to remain "vigilant and not complacent, to be on guard, to still practice" minimum health standards against Covid-19.
In a statement on Monday, Oct. 3, Gordon reminded everyone to practice the following safety measures against the virus: "MASK (Wear Masks in crowded places and indoors), IWAS (practice social distancing even in schools or public transportation), HUGAS (wash hands frequently, especially after touching objects like car doors, stair railings, jeepney or bus handles, and door knobs and elevator buttons)."
He also gave emphasis on the importance of Covid-19 testing for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Moreover, the organization assured that it is working closely together with the government on the mission of promoting vaccination and booster shot for high-risk individuals.
These are people under the A1 category of health care workers, A2 category of senior citizens, and A3 or those with existing comorbidities.
"Please get vaccinated to protect your loved ones from getting the Covid 19 Virus from YOU! You may not realize it, but your having no vaccinations put your loved ones at risk because the risk of acquiring the disease is higher in vaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals, and you, not knowing it, may bring the virus home to the vulnerable members of the family," PRC said.
On Monday, Oct. 3, the Department of Health reported 16,017 new Covid-19 cases from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
These numbers are 10 percent lesser that the previous week's tally.