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COVID-19 testing for displaced families due to typhoon a challenge, Lorenzana says
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana stated that conducting COVID-19 testing for families displaced by recent typhoons presents a challenge.
He suggested strict monitoring of displaced individuals who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever or cough.
Lorenzana expressed happiness that there are currently no reported COVID-19 outbreaks in evacuation centers.
The OCTA Research Team had previously urged local government units (LGUs) to improve COVID-19 response for displaced families, including accessible testing, contact tracing, and isolation facilities.
They also emphasized the need for LGUs to enhance evacuation strategies to prevent viral transmission by ensuring adherence to health standards like social distancing and mask-wearing.
The group highlighted the ongoing threat of more typhoons and the urgency of these measures to protect vulnerable populations.
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