TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Department of Health (DOH) in said on Monday, August 9, that there was an 59% increase in COVID-19 cases among all age groups during the period of July 13 to 25 compared to July 26 to August 8.
It was explained that among the age groups, the highest increase was observed among the 30-39 age group and lowest among those 80 years old and above during the same period.
Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that this has an impact in the life of families, especially those who have comorbidity. “Naiintindihan po namin ang mga agam-agam at pangamba ng ating mga kababayan sa mga balitang lumalabas ngayon tungkol sa pagtaas ng kaso ng COVID-19 sa mga bata. Ngunit dapat ay liwanagan natin na itong pagtaas ng kaso ay nararamdaman sa lahat ng grupo at hindi lang sa mga bata,” she said.
The health department pointed out that the vaccination program is following priority groups to allocate COVID-19 vaccines to those who need them the most due to the global scarcity of vaccine supplies.
As of August 7, there are already 11. 2 million individuals in the Philippines who have been fully vaccinated. “Patuloy po ang aming panawagan sa mga eligible population groups na magpabakuna na. To all adults already eligible for vaccination, please register with your local government units for immediate vaccination while children are not yet being vaccinated. By vaccinating yourselves, you are also protecting the children as you will shield them from possible COVID-19 infection,” added USec. Vergeire.
The DOH reminded those eligible to get vaccinated to avail of the government’s free COVID-19 vaccination program to protect themselves and their families against COVID-19. Moreover, vaccinated individuals should continue to follow the minimum public health standards such as correctly wearing face masks and face shields, physical distancing, washing of hands, and ensuring proper ventilation. TNF