Suportado ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang apela ng Department of Health (DOH) na palakasin pa ang local COVID-19 responses kasunod ng banta ng Delta variant sa bansa.
Ayon kay MMDA chairman Atty. Benhur Abalos, ang mabuting panlaban sa anumang variant ng nakakahawang sakit ay ang kombinasyon ng tuluy-tuloy na pagsunod sa minimum public health protocols, vaccination, at pagkakaroon ng malusog sa baga.
“While the government is implementing response against COVID-19, the public play a vital role in protecting their own health and wellbeing,” pahayag ni Abalos at aniya pa, “Let us strictly follow the health protocols set by the DOH and stop smoking and vaping to keep yourself healthy from any infectious disease.”
Hinikayat din ng MMDA chief ang publiko na magpabakuna na upang matulungan ang gobyerno na maabot ang population protection sa lalong madaling-panahon.
“COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and effective. Hence, I urge the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible and avoid brand preference. Again, the best vaccine is what is available,” saad nito.
Samantala, inihayag naman ni Dr. Loida Alzona, pinuno ng MMDA Health and Environmental Protection Office, na kailangang panatiling malusog habang hindi pa natatapos ang pandemya.
“Practicing healthy habits, discontinuing tobacco consumption, and observing minimum public health standards such as wearing of face masks and face shields, frequent washing of hands, and the observation of physical distancing must be complied at all times to avoid spreading or contracting the coronavirus,” giit nito.
Aniya pa, “In addition, smokers who have tested positive for COVID-19 are more likely to experience severe symptoms. Now is the best time to quit smoking.”