Pinoy Health: Cebu City Heat Map

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"COVID19 Heat Map showing confirmed cases from different barangays within Cebu City.

Covid-19 cases in Cebu City is 879 and expected to rise substantially, because the city have conducted extensive contact tracing and targeted mass testing as per the directive of Mayor Edgardo Labella. It is imperative that all persons take precautions as if they are carriers of this virus. Many persons may be asymptomatic but infected (Silent Carriers). Staying at home and self-home quarantine are the most effective ways to limit transmission of this virus." 

It's been Day 34 of Cebu City on Enhanced Community Quarantine but the early days of its implementation, the resident were not taking it seriously. Many violators of social distancing and some others are tying to play with the authorities.

Many were trying to pass through borders as per reported to Governor Gwen Garcia. And during the holy week, many were rushing in Carbon market to buy ingredients for "Binignit". Such indications were evident that some Cebuanos are hard-headed. 

When Brgy Luz skyrocketed its confirmed cases, a call for city lockdown was raised  but only the brgy. has been on-lockdown. Some residents were trying to escape the lockdown and have gone to other barangays and municipalities, reports say.

If this is true. The mass testing would be one of the best solutions for the virus containment. We just hope that Cebuanos will be more cooperative this time.

While Cebu City and Cebu province are still on ECQ, we hope many will it seriously and be part of the solution. | bp

List of High-risk areas click here.

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Know COVID-19 and Get Protected.

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without prior notice.

Pinoy Trending: GenSan LGU Gives Live Pigs

The Local Government Unit of General Santos started its distribution of live sow to the different barangays last April 24, 2020. Mayor Ronnel C. Rivera said that the LGU will finish the delivery and distribution of 1,000 pigs to all barangays in the city by next week. This is aside from the relief goods that was distributed for the on-going Enhanced Community Quarantine. The estimated weight of the pigs are about 200 kilos. 

The barangay will be the one's who will butcher the pigs and distribute the meat to each households, for non-pork eaters the city will give fish and chicken. The LGU bought the pigs from the Local Swine Producers as support for the current pandemic that is affecting the industry.

 Meanwhile the General Santos City remains COVID-Free as patient PH3669 turns out negative. Like any other cities, the LGU has been strict in their border control and quarantine control to protect its constituents from the corona virus disease. | BP

Source: LGU Gensan

Pinoy Health: Carcar City Records First COVID-19 Case

Today, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia confirmed the first COVID-19 case in Carcar City in addition to Cebu Province that has now, four (4) positive cases.

According to the governor, the patient was a 17-year-old boy from Barangay Guadalupe, Carcar City. He was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2018.

He was brought to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center last April 23, 2020 but later on died. And the final diagnosis or cause of death is pulmonary congestion secondary to acute renal failure leading to nephratic syndrome Covid positive.

Moreover the Governor urged municipal and city health officers to be more aggressive in reporting on influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infection cases in their localities. | BP

Source: Sugbo News | Governor Gwendolyn Garcia

Pinoy Health: ECQ Extension in Cebu

Cebu City and Cebu Province are included in the list of HIGH RISK areas. President Rodrigo Duterte gave orders for the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine until May 15, 2020.

As of yesterday, Cebu City alone holds 412 COVID-19 positive cases (89.76%) making a total of 459 cases for Central Visayas. The latest tally of 63 confirmed cases came from Cebu City Jail.

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Align with this, The Province is planning to purchase 50,000 rapid test kits for the massive targeted testing for persons under monitoring (PUM), the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) and other areas based on population density and geographical location (nearness to areas infected with Covid-19). The massive targeted testing is part of the Provincial Government’s preparations for a modified enhanced community quarantine. 

I think that the Province is making all its efforts to contain the virus. And what Cebuanos needs to do know is to cooperate and avoid going out for unnecessary matters. We need to assume that we are on a total lockdown because in this way we can minimize movement that could possible spread the virus. We can't prolong much longer compromising the economy. 

- BPP

Know COVID-19 and Get Protected.
If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without prior notice.

Pinoy Health: Basic Protection Against COVID-19?

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Know COVID-19.

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without prior notice.

Pinoy Health: What is COVID-19?

https://www.heywood.org/education/covid19-coronavirus-updates/faqs

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

How to prevent infection?

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

How does COVID-19 spread?

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

How does COVID-19 treated?

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.

Source:

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without prior notice.