Manila Bulletin
Caraga steps up measures vs. COVID-19
Government agencies and local government units in the Caraga Region are intensifying preparations against COVID-19 following the declaration of a national health emergency.
The Department of Health (DOH) in Caraga convened hospital chiefs to assess preparedness, establishing isolation wards and dedicated areas for COVID-19 patients in public hospitals.
DOH will provide assistance to private hospitals in the region to procure necessary protective equipment.
As of Tuesday, Caraga had 8 patients under monitoring (PUMs), with 47 others having completed their 14-day isolation period and testing negative for the virus.
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga indefinitely postponed the regional athletic meet scheduled for March 13 in Siargao Island to ensure the safety of athletes and coaches.
Provincial and city officials, including Butuan City Mayor Engr. Ronnie Vicente C. Lagnada and Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr., have mobilized health officers and issued directives for precautionary measures.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Surigao del Sur is tasked with monitoring and containing suspected COVID-19 cases.
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