DOH reminds workers
to observe preventive measures vs COVID-19
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, June 17 (PIA) -- As employees from the public and private
sectors adapt the new normal amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the
Department of Health (DOH) Caraga also reminded them to always observe and
practice the health protocols and preventive measures while doing their
respective jobs in the workplaces.
Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho of DOH emphasized during the recently held 6th
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Presidential Communications
Operations Office (PCOO) headed by Secretary Martin Andanar that workers should
see to it that they are protected and prevented from being carrier of said
virus.
“As people practice the health protocols and preventive measures in this
new normal at their respective workplaces and other venues, they should also
see to it that they do the same precaution when they go home so their family
members would also be protected,” said Ho.
Dr. Ho stressed that with the new normal, workers should maintain proper
hygiene, wearing of face masks/face shields and enforce social distancing.
Workplaces should also regular be disinfect with readily available sanitizers
and other handwashing materials.
“Returning employees and workers physically reporting to their place of
employment shall be screened and assessed for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
These signs and symptoms include sore throat, body pains, headache, fever, or
flu-like symptoms (cough, cold and fatigue),” cited Ho.
Meanwhile, she also reiterated that to prevent one from experiencing
anxiety attack, regular meditation and breathing exercises for a minute daily
are helpful especially for workers who are exposed in the field.
As to the safety of students during the opening of classes, Dr. Ho said
that for now they are working closely with the Department of Education (DepEd)
to make sure that standards are in place. She said they are preparing to ensure
that the protocols/guidelines for the safety of the students will be properly
enforced. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
Unity, cooperation
help combat COVID-19, insurgency in Caraga - Gov. Corvera
By Nora C. Lanuza
BUTUAN CITY, June 17 (PIA) -- In this trying times, where health
crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting
the Caraganons, Governor Dale B. Corvera of the province of Agusan del Norte is
positive that unity and cooperation are important factors to overcome the
health and insurgency problems in the region.
During the virtual meeting of the Regional Task Force to End Local
Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) held on Tuesday presided by Cabinet
Secretary Karlo Alexis Nograles, chairperson of the Caraga RTF-ELCAC, Governor
Corvera has expressed his appreciation to other local chief executives and
officers for their presence.
"It is just a proof of the utmost commitment and support to a
united effort to end local communists armed conflict in the region," said
Gov. Corvera, who is also the chairperson of the Regional Development
Council and One Caraga Shield Task Force COVID-19.
“Despite the limitations and challenges we are facing due to the current
health crisis, we are able to adopt alternative platforms to meet, because
apart from the COVID-19, we have other equally pressing concerns – that is
peace and security situation of our region,” he added.
Governor Corvera also lauded the local chief executives (LCEs) of the
region for being committed and productive amidst the challenges to ensure that
their tasks as LCEs are still effectively carried out for the welfare of their
constituents.
“Despite the serious socio-economic impacts brought about by the health
crisis, still, the LCEs continue to strive for Caraga region’s goals. The
collaboration between the government, private sector and the civil society is
indeed invaluable,” he said.
Corvera also encouraged everyone present to remain steadfast in their
commitment, not timid in their actions, and be bold in aspirations because
every Caraganon deserves a life free from violence and any form of insecurity.
“I believe that amidst this pandemic, we should not put on hold our
efforts towards ending local armed conflict in the region, as this lingering
issue adds unnecessary burden to our already health-threatened constituents,”
Gov. Corvera said.
He is also hoping that in the next two years, the environment and
community for the Caraganons will not only safe from the virus, but at the same
time also safe from the violence of insurgents.
During the meeting, Corvera informed the group that in the recent 101st
Caraga RDC Full Council meeting held on March 11, 2020, the council has
endorsed an estimated proposed budget allocation of P35.75 Billion for FY 2021,
which is intended for priority programs, projects, and activities in
geographically isolated, disadvantaged, and conflict-affected areas in the
region.
The said meeting was participated by the different local chief
executives and head of offices and representatives from the government and
private offices of the region. (NCLM/PIA Agusan del Norte)
