DOH Secretary Duque Identifies Areas Under Critical Risk Classification
DUQUE – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III named the areas considered under “critical risk” over COVID-19.
The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing as there are still new cases of the coronavirus disease recorded daily. This disease has shaken several healthcare systems across the globe.
Over 200 countries and territories have recorded cases of COVID-19 and one of these nations is the Philippines. Currently, community quarantine measures are still up in the country.
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The wearing of face mask when going outdoors and the practice of social distancing have become protocols now amid the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Most establishments require a face shield aside from face mask.
Currently, schools have yet to return to normal. Lessons are delivered through blended learning or with the use of modules and online classes instead of the usual face-to-face class instruction.
Meanwhile, many people keep their eyes focus on the ray of hope – the development of the COVID-19 vaccines. The Philippines has already received doses of Sinovac and AstreZeneca and have started vaccinating the healthcare workers.
However, despite that the vaccination program has already started, the people must not be complacent. Recently, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III identified the areas that are under “critical risk”.
Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, Duque said that Pasay City and Malabon City are considered as critical risk areas. Makati, Navotas, and San Juan are under “high risk level”.
The Health Chief also identified the health care utilization rate of the hospital. Based on the report, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Region 7 have the highest rates. Davao Occidental and Makati City also have high rates while the following areas are under “moderate risk”:
- Lapu-Lapu City
- Ormoc City
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Santiago City
- Ifugao
- Mandaue City
- Mandaluyong City
- Cebu
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