MANILA, Philippines — Local government executives in the Visayas and Mindanao should continue to intensify the implementation of health protocols and improve their vaccination coverage to combat the rising number of COVID-19 in those regions.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III issued this reminder on Monday during the taped weekly briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte.
He specifically insisted on implementing the PDITR strategy — that is, prevent, detect, isolate, treat, and reintegrate. This should be implemented along with the mandatory wearing of masks and face shields, physical distancing, frequent washing of hands, proper sanitation, and avoiding mass gatherings.
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