SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go commended the progress made by the country in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing this to the continuing efforts and “bayanihan” of the government, health authorities and frontliners.
Go noted that the Department of Health recorded 1,923 new cases on February 19, 2022, the lowest this year. But despite the drop in the number of new cases, Go called for the continued compliance of the public with health protocols to prevent the transmission of the virus.
“Patuloy po ang pagpasok ng magagandang balita para sa ating bansa ngayon.
“Noong Pebrero 15, 2022 ay sinabi ng Malacañang na nasa low-risk classification na ang National Capital Region at ang buong Pilipinas,” said Go.
“Sa tantiya ng DOH, kung magpapatuloy ang ganitong trend, sa kalagitnaan ng buwan ng Marso ay baka nasa 83 bagong kaso na lang ang maitala kada araw kung magiging disiplinado ang lahat at susunod sa mga patakaran bilang kooperasyon sa gobyerno at sa buong komunidad,” he said.
Go also noted the entire country is nearing population protection as vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez shared on February 14, 2022 that 10 regions in the country have fully vaccinated more than 70 percent of their population.
“Kaya patuloy po akong nakikiusap sa mga kababayan natin na hindi pa bakunado pero kuwalipikado, magpabakuna na po kayo.
“Ngayon ay nakikita na natin na tanging ang bakuna ang solusyon para tuluyan na tayong makawala sa mga krisis na dulot ng pandemya,” said Go.
Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, also thanked the government, health, authorities and frontliners for their continuing efforts and bayanihan to protect the country from COVID-19. As the virus becomes part of life, Go underscored the importance of keeping the healthcare system afloat.
“Bilang Chair ng Senate Committee on Health, nagpapasalamat ako sa DOH, sa ating mga frontliners, at sa lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan na nakikipagbayanihan para tuluyan nang masugpo ang COVID-19 pandemic at makabalik na tayo sa normal na pamumuhay,” said Go.
“Kailangan po nating mamuhay na kung saan bahagi na nito ang COVID-19. Ang pinakaimportante lang na dapat nating siguraduhin ay huwag bumagsak ang ating healthcare system,” he added.