Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, expressed alarm on the gathering of people during the reopening of Roxas Night Market on Thursday.
“I was there and I checked it out myself para maka-witness ko and I observed. Sa kadaghan ug tao, we have also to understand na kung naay ingon ato na gathering, high risk to siya for transmission of Covid-19,” she said on Friday.
The Roxas Night Market officially reopened on March 24, 2022. The much-anticipated reopening was graced by a huge number of Dabawenyos who missed the back massage, barbecued entrails, and pre-loved items who inevitably will mass gather in every stall.
As part of the safety and health protocols, customers will be checked if they are wearing their face masks and upon entry are advised to wash their hands in a customized lavatory set up in the entrance.
“Daghan gyud kaayo tao. So I hope you will be responsible, you are all wearing your masks but you have to be responsible also na as much as possible dili ingon ato kadaghan ang gathering. Sobra gyud puno kaayo. The entire alley gikan sa Ateneo pdulong sa pinakadulo sa may Paternos, ingon ana kadaghan ang tao, ma-shakira gyud ka,” Schlosser said.
Schlosser reminded the Dabawenyos that Covid-19 is still present. She said although the goal is economic recovery the public should not neglect their health because health as well as economy gives life.
“I hope you all remember than and I hope mag remember pud mo, naa pa gyud ta kalaban na Covid so extra careful pa rin. Ayaw lang pabayaa ang health kasi both area health as well as economy gives life. Either way makadaut gyud siya kung pabayaan,” she said.
She said based on Davao City Daily Covid-19 Case Monitoring, the city has recorded 12 new cases as of March 21, 2022, which is approximately 2 percent of the city’s positivity rate.
“Karon naa ta’y 12 new cases and for several days nag-one digit na lang ta. So careful lang ta labi na gyud sa atoang mga nakita sa Roxas Night Market and a lot visitors sa night market are they were mostly teenagers. Reminder sa mga parents easy lang sa pagpagawas sa inyuhang mga bata. I understand na for a long time walay gawas gawas ang mga bata but we still have to be careful,” she said.
