By: Jayson R. Aucensillo
ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PIA) Mar 21 -- Shifting into a lower alert level status in provinces and cities in Zamboanga Peninsula region does not assume that individuals should not anymore observe the minimum health standards.
This was what the Department of Health (DOH)-9 insisted in advicing the public to religiously adhere to the safety health protocols especially at public places in order to really avoid the newer recombinant COVID-19 variant 'Deltacron'.
“There is no ‘Deltacron’ detected in the Philippines,” DOH-9 Dr. Maryrose Rendon said during the 1st Quarter Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) meeting, recently.
The doctor has also affirmed that because of the vaccination, they don’t still see a new wave even with the circulation of newer variant.
“There is still no evidence that this will negatively impact our health systems. The ‘Deltacron’ infections are still yet to know if this will be very transmissible or will cause severe disease,” Dr. Rendon added.
Studies showed, this hybrid version of coronavirus, ‘Deltacron’ has already identified to some 17 patients in the United States and Europe.
Meanwhile, all areas in the region are now considered low risk and have eased COVID-19 restrictions.
“Our shift to lower alert level status has thus far been successful in maintaining the health protocols and safety of the general population,” Dr. Rendon said.
The DOH-9 is urging everyone to avail of their booster shots and be responsible in order to continue the trend.
Dr. Rendon has also clarified to the public that mandatory vaccination is not implemented in the country, the government is just only providing the best advice to the population as COVID-19 vaccines show effectiveness especially those who accepted the third dose (booster shot).
“Correct dissemination of information to the grassroots could really enhance uptake of booster dose. We have to always debunk spread of fake news,” Dr. Rendon exclaimed (RVC/JRA/PIA9-Zamboanga City)
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