DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Covid-19 Task Force is bracing for the possible surge of Covid-19 cases due to gatherings during the Yuletide season.
In a radio interview Monday, task force spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser said Dabawenyos should not be complacent despite the low cases recorded in the past weeks since there are still Covid-19 deaths included in the list.
“We are preparing, bracing for the yuletide season. There are a lot of gatherings, parties, and activities that people go to,” she said, reiterating that Dabawenyos should understand that the only way to combat Covid-19 is through vaccination and booster shots.
She noted that it is still quite alarming to have Covid-19 deaths amid the city’s low Covid-19 cases.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, the city managed to keep a low positivity rate but recorded six deaths.
Two of the six individuals who died of Covid-19 were unvaccinated while the four vaccinated deaths did not receive any booster shots.
Schlosser said free vaccinations are available daily from Mondays to Fridays at district and barangay health centers and at the People’s Park during weekends.
She added they are now more focused on preventing Covid-19 deaths, although they continue to monitor the number of active Covid-19 cases.
“Getting vaccinated and boosted is a gift for yourself and your loved ones. It will give us a good battle against Covid-19 and protect us from death,” she said. (PNA)
