Dabawenyos are urged to get vaccinated with gatherings, parties, and reunions seen to kickstart the Christmas Season.
Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force, urged Dabawenyos to avail of the vaccines to avoid infection or getting severe type of Covid-19.
“Now that Christmas Season is fast approaching, before unta sa Christmas activities like caroling, gathering, ug reunion, unta magpabakuna na ang tanan so that you will enjoy the gatherings na walay worry of getting the infection ug makakuha ug severe type of Covid-19 during those times na maglingaw lingaw mo,” she said.
Schlosser reiterated that the vaccines work against any variants of Covid-19.
Dabawenyos are urged to visit the People’s Park on Saturday to avail of the anti-Covid-19 primary two-dose vaccination series and booster shots.
“If in case dili nato mapigilan ang transmission at least mapigilan ang kamatayon and we already have the vaccine that prevents the severity of the disease,” she said.
Schlosser added that with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) already relaxed and full face-to-face classes already started, it is wise for Dabawenyos to get their vaccines and boosters as an added layer of protection against the severity of the disease.
Meanwhile, Schlosser underscored that face masks are still mandatory in public transportation and medical health facilities as it also encourages those in the vulnerable sector to protect themselves amid President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ Executive Order (EO) No. 7 that allows the voluntary wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor spaces.
EO 7 provides that voluntary wearing of face masks is exempted in healthcare facilities, including, but not limited to clinics, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, and dialysis clinics; medical transport vehicles (ambulance, paramedic rescue vehicles); and public transportation (land, air, and sea).
“We do encourage gihapon sense of responsibility and accountability sa atong kaugalingon, sa atong isig katao, ug sa atong community as one. Naa na gyud na sa decision-making, kung kabalo mo nga high-risk sya sa imoha, naay activities o events nga you think nga high-risk sya for infection o transmission for yourself and others, wear your face mask. Be accountable for your health and of others,” she said.
EO 7 also provides that mask-wearing is encouraged for the elderly, individuals with comorbidities, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, unvaccinated individuals, and symptomatic individuals.
Schlosser also reminded the private establishments that Davao City EO 11, Series of 2022 is still in effect, which encourages them to implement their health protocols to best serve their employees and clients.
