Manila Bulletin
PH Red Cross helping LGUs prevent spread of COVID, infectious diseases in evacuation centers
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed health and medical kits to families in Bicol evacuation centers affected by Super Typhoon Rolly.
The initiative aims to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within the temporary shelters.
PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon highlighted the critical need for health and sanitation measures in evacuation centers due to the large number of displaced individuals.
Gordon emphasized that infectious diseases can spread easily in crowded evacuation centers and stressed the importance of protecting the health and maintaining cleanliness.
In addition to health kits, the PRC also ensured a sufficient supply of potable water and established health or first aid stations in the evacuation centers.
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