COVID-19 DEATHS. Davao City Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson, Dr. Michelle Schlosser, says Davao City has recorded 380 coronavirus disease 2019-related deaths from Jan.1 to Nov. 5 this year. With the number, she urged the residents not to take the situation lightly. (PNA file photo)
DAVAO CITY – At least 380 coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) related deaths have been recorded in this city from Jan. 1 to Nov. 5 this year, a health official said Friday.
Dr. Michelle Schlosser, the spokesperson of the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force said with the number, Dabawenyos should not take the situation lightly and continue practicing health protocols.
Of the 380 Covid-19 fatalities, the highest number of deaths were from the 60-69 age group.
Schlosser said vaccination remains essential to avoid Covid-19 deaths, as it provides an extra layer of protection to Dabawenyos.
"The Covid-19 vaccine may not promise anyone total immunity against the disease amid the relaxed health protocols, but it guarantees protection from getting critical to severe symptoms of the virus that may result in death," she reiterated.
Schlosser said being young and in prime health are not guarantees for survival when hit by severe to critical types of Covid-19.
Last week, she said several children aged five to 11 years old and 12 to 17 also succumbed to the disease.
"There are still people dying because of Covid-19. Let's avoid Covid-19 death, get the vaccines and booster doses," Schlosser said.
For unvaccinated young students, she said school-based vaccinations are held every Friday to cater to those attending in-person classes.
Weekend vaccinations, she added, are still being conducted until December this year at the People's Park while barangay and district health center vaccinations are set during weekdays. (PNA)
