MEMBERS of Muntinlupa City Council raised personal donation amounting to P210,000 for the victims of recent typhoons “Ulysses,” “Quinta,” and “Rolly.” Vice-mayor Artemio Simundac turned over the City Council’s financial assistance to Muntinlupa City Treasurer Al Miñoza during the regular council session. Recently, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi pledged to extend P11-million financial assistance to 21 local government units in Luzon that were affected by typhoons for their recovery and rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, Muntinlupa City has the lowest Covid-19 average daily attack rate and case transmission risk among Metro Manila cities as of November 1, according to the Department of Health’s Metro Manila Center for Health Development.
Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dr. Teresa Tuliao reported the improving scenario in the city to the city’s Covid-19 Task Force during a virtual meeting with Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade and Mayor Jaime Fresnedi.
As of November 23, the recovery rate in the city has further improved to 95.88 percent while the doubling time has increased to 20.66 days. Doubling time refers to the number of days for Covid-19 cases to double in number.
As of November 24, the isolation facility has accommodated at least 109 residents who tested positive for Covid-19 and suspect cases. Individuals admitted in the facility are given free P300 sim load / data allocation allowance, meals, medicine, and hygiene kits. A medical team, including a dedicated nutritionist, is also assigned in the facility to conduct regular check-up consultations.
The isolation center in Pacwood Site, Tunasan is subject to DoH inspection to be recognized as a PhilHealth-accredited facility. Another ‘We Heal As One’ Center is being constructed beside the Filinvest Tent in Alabang.