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Don't give the public 'false sense of security,’ Hontiveros tells DOH
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Department of Health (DOH) to increase its efforts against COVID-19 and avoid complacency following the confirmation of local transmission.
The senator emphasized that the presence of a COVID-19 case with no travel history indicates community spread within the Philippines.
Hontiveros also expressed concern over foreign nationals testing positive after visiting the Philippines, suggesting potential gaps in current screening protocols.
She called for a review and enhancement of the DOH's monitoring and surveillance systems to include all travelers, not just those from high-prevalence countries.
The DOH should also strengthen local community health systems by involving local government units and barangays in the fight against the virus.
Hontiveros highlighted the need for the DOH to be vigilant and transparent with the public as the pandemic challenges the country's public health infrastructure.
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