DOH reminds public to observe health standards under MECQ, GCQ
Published May 18, 2020 12:00 am
By Donna Rempillo
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The Department of Health reminding everyone to maintain the observance of minimum health standards as the country enters transition from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to a new normal.
The department stressed that restrictions are gradually being loosened to avoid occurrence of the second wave of coronavirus disease.
Regional Director Cesar Cassion (File Photo / PIA Central Luzon / MANILA BULLETIN)
“Our battle with COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is not yet done. That is why the DOH strongly encourages everyone to continue doing his/her civic duty to save fellow Filipinos from this unseen enemy.” Department of Health Regional Director Cesar Cassion said.
“Minimum health standards for both MECQ (moderate enhanced community quarantine) and GCQ (general community quarantine) include safety protocols, such as the use of facemask when going out, frequent sanitation and handwashing, avoid touching surfaces and face, and stricter measures for higher-risk occupations, industries and spaces,” Cassion emphasized.
In addition, he noted that safe distancing – at least one meter apart, reconfigured work spaces, putting markers in public spaces, and not reporting to work if symptoms manifest – and return-to-work protocols for private companies must be strictly implemented
“The government cannot do it alone. We need the cooperation of everyone for us to win this fight. Let us not waste the sacrifices and efforts we have made since this pandemic started. Instead, let us contribute in flattening the curve by constantly practicing minimum health standards. Together, we can beat COVID-19,” Cassion furthered.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has placed Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Zambales, and the highly-urbanized city of Angeles under MECQ, and the provinces of Tarlac and Aurora and Olongapo City and GCQ from May 16 to 31.
The Regional Epidemiological and Surveillance Unit (RESU) updated that there are 486 confirmed cases throughout the Central Luzon.
“With this pandemic, let us put in mind that we will never be going back to normal. Instead, we must gradually accept and embrace the new normal by being pro-active in health and push for a healthier living geared towards a better health outcome and high quality of life,” Cassion reiterated.
Regional Director Cesar Cassion (File Photo / PIA Central Luzon / MANILA BULLETIN)
“Our battle with COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is not yet done. That is why the DOH strongly encourages everyone to continue doing his/her civic duty to save fellow Filipinos from this unseen enemy.” Department of Health Regional Director Cesar Cassion said.
“Minimum health standards for both MECQ (moderate enhanced community quarantine) and GCQ (general community quarantine) include safety protocols, such as the use of facemask when going out, frequent sanitation and handwashing, avoid touching surfaces and face, and stricter measures for higher-risk occupations, industries and spaces,” Cassion emphasized.
In addition, he noted that safe distancing – at least one meter apart, reconfigured work spaces, putting markers in public spaces, and not reporting to work if symptoms manifest – and return-to-work protocols for private companies must be strictly implemented
“The government cannot do it alone. We need the cooperation of everyone for us to win this fight. Let us not waste the sacrifices and efforts we have made since this pandemic started. Instead, let us contribute in flattening the curve by constantly practicing minimum health standards. Together, we can beat COVID-19,” Cassion furthered.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has placed Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Zambales, and the highly-urbanized city of Angeles under MECQ, and the provinces of Tarlac and Aurora and Olongapo City and GCQ from May 16 to 31.
The Regional Epidemiological and Surveillance Unit (RESU) updated that there are 486 confirmed cases throughout the Central Luzon.
“With this pandemic, let us put in mind that we will never be going back to normal. Instead, we must gradually accept and embrace the new normal by being pro-active in health and push for a healthier living geared towards a better health outcome and high quality of life,” Cassion reiterated.