The Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Pediatrics Society (PPS) have reminded the public to be cautious against COVID-19 now that it is more common for people to leave their homes under Alert Level 2.
According to the DOH, although the number of COVID-19 cases is low now, it could increase in the coming months.
“Nakalagay sa projections natin na kapag ang mobility ay tumaas from this baseline ngayon at bumaba ang compliance to minimum public health standards, even by just 30 percent, maaring tumaas ulit ang kaso pagdating po ng December 15,” said Health spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire.
“Ayaw nating tumaas ang mga kaso natin, lalong-lalo na parating na ang Kapaskuhan,” she added.
The DOH is aware that everyone is eager to roam around, but it is essential to exercise responsibility still.
“Kung tayo ay nasa labas, sana tayo ay laging cautious, laging aware of our surroundings, suot ang masks and shields at siguraduhin na hindi tayo magpupunta sa overly crowded area,” said Vergeire.
“‘Pag nakita natin na marami ang tao, ‘wag na muna tayo tumuloy para maiwasan natin ang magkasakit o di kaya ay makapanghawa sa iba.”
On the other hand, PPS called on children to be guarded against COVID-19 now that they are also allowed to go for walks.
Public warned on going out under Alert Level 2
She said children should wear face masks in crowded places, such as malls.
As much as possible, do not let people aged two and under go out.
“Dapat strictly pa rin nilang ine-enforce ang public health safety standards and protocols,” said PPS President Dr. Joselyn Alonzo-Eusebio.
Metro Manila’s sights, such as malls and parks, were crowded this past weekend, the first weekend, the National Capital Region was under the loose Alert Level 2.
Even the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit have called for the intensification of QR codes for contact tracing in malls.
He also said that the office does not rule out that the case of COVID-19 has risen again due to the influx of people in malls in the city.
Based on DOH data, no region in the country is considered high risk for COVID-19.
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