Go renews call for Filipinos not to be complacent vs Covid-19
Published May 3, 2023 01:49 am
Amid an increase of Covid-19 cases, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his call for Filipinos not to be complacent and to continue to follow health protocols and, if eligible, to get vaccinated.
Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said it is critical to continue following health protocols to prevent the further spread of the virus.
“Proven naman po na ang bakuna po ang tanging susi o solusyon para unti-unti tayong makabalik sa normal nating pamumuhay. Kapag bakunado ka, mas protektado (It has been proven that getting vaccinated is the only key and solution for us to eventually return to our normal lives. If you are vaccinated, you are more protected),” Go said during an ambush interview in Calaca City, Batangas last May 1.
At the same time, the senator reminded the public to take care of the elderly, as they are at higher risk of getting infected.
Go reiterated the importance of using and wearing face mask especially in populous areas in the country and even at home.
“Maaaring mahawa natin ang ating mga lolo at lola sa (ating mga) pamamahay… mas delikado po (para sa kanila) dahil matatanda sila. Kung mahal natin ang ating mga magulang, mga lolo at lola, mas mabuti nang mas protektado tayo (Our elderly parents can get the disease even within inside our homes. It’s more dangerous for them because their age. If we love our parents, our grandfathers and grandmothers, it’s much better to stay protected),” he added.
The OCTA Research earlier noted that Metro Manila's seven-day positivity rate has risen to 14.3 percent on Thursday from 9 percent the previous week. This is higher than the five percent benchmark recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“Though, naiulat nga po na nasa low risk pa rin po ang occupancy rate ng mga alloted for COVID-19 beds, pero ‘wag tayong maging kumpiyansa. Huwag nating hintayin na bumagsak po ang healthcare system natin (Although, it has been reported that the occupancy rate of those allocated for COVID-19 beds is still at low risk, but let's not be confident. Let's not wait for our healthcare system to collapse),” said Go.
“Tulad noon na nabigla tayo. Importante muna makamtan natin ang herd immunity… dahil hangga’t nandiyan si COVID-19, nandiyan talaga ang banta (It was like we were shocked. It's important that we achieve herd immunity first... because as long as COVID-19 is there, the threat is really there),” he stressed.