Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon warns the public on complacency in observing health protocols after the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved to place Metro Manila under Alert Level 2 on November 5.
According to the Department of Health (DOH), active cases might reach 52,393 next month if the public ignores the safety measures, and pandemic responses such as detection and isolation would slow down.
“Importante na patuloy pa rin tayo magiingat dahil delikado pa rin ang epekto ng virus. Kahit tayo ay bakunado, may kakayahan pa rin tayo na makapanghawa sa mga unvaccinated kagaya ng mga bata. Sa pagbaba sa alert level 2, patuloy pa rin tayo magpatest upang ma kaagad na madetect ang virus, at mag-isolate kung may nararamdamang symptomps,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC continues its vaccination program through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Centers to combat COVID-19. PRC also started its vaccination to minors aged 12-17 after getting a go-signal from the DOH.
Sen. Dick Gordon also reiterates the importance of regular testing for the detection of COVID-19. As of November 09, 2021, PRC conducted 4,854, 072 tests through Swab and Saliva RT-PCR.
As the humanitarian organization reaches 5 million tests, PRC aims to provide a safe Christmas for everyone through its RT-PCR tests.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continued its Bakuna Bus deployment and vaccinated 329 individuals in Cagayan and Mandaue City last November 06, 2021.
PRC Bakuna Bus vaccinated 23 individuals in Tuguegarao, Cagayan and 306 individuals in Bry. Cabancalan, Mandaue City received their first dose of vaccine.
“Tuloy-tuloy ang ating deployment ng Bakuna Buses upag mas marami ang mabakunahan. kaht na bumababa ang bagong kaso ng COVID-19, tayo ay dapat paring mag-ingat dahil delikado parin ang epekto ng virus lalo na sa mga di pa nababakunahan,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC also started to vaccinate minors after getting a go signal from the Department of Health. PRC Vaccinated more than 50 minors aged 12-17 years old. PRC will continue to vaccinate and serve the most vulnerable in this time of the pandemic.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deploys its Bakuna Buses in Cagayan, Aklan, Capiz, and Lucena on November 05, 2021, and targets to inoculate 1,065 individuals belonging to the A3-A4 categories.
The Bakuna Bus, operated by PRC staff and volunteers, reached the province of Bouquet, Cagayan to vaccinate 180 individuals, Manika, Aklan vaccinating 100 individuals, 200 individuals in BJMP, Los Banos, Laguna, 250 individuals at Ponteverde, Capiz, and 335 individuals in Dupa, Quezon-Lucena.
“Tuloy-tuloy ang ating pagbabakuna sa ating kababayan. Ang ating mga bakuna Bus ay naka-deploy sa iba’t ibang sulok ng ating bansa upang mapabilis ang ating pagbabakuna, sa tulong ng mga local government unit,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC continues to deploy its bakuna buses to vaccinate more people in the coming weeks to ensure the safety of the individuals, despite the lowering of cases.
Chairman Gordon strongly reiterates the importance of vaccination and continuous testing to prevent COVID-19. According to Sen. Gordon, “This is not the time to be complacent and keep our guard up as COVID-19 can still be easily transmitted to unvaccinated individuals.”
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Bakuna Center, vaccinated 986 individuals in SM City Calamba last November 03, 2021.
PRC Laguna Chapter, headed by its Administrator Frank Sorromero, continues to partner with the local government unit of Laguna to provide vaccines to the residents of Laguna.
“Ang layunin ng Philippine Red Cross ay mabigyan ng access sa Bakuna ang mga most vulnerable. Mahigit isang taon na ang nakakalipas simula magsimula ang COVID-19, at mawawakasan natin ito kapag lahat ay bakunado na. Kaya naman inilalapit po ng PRC ang mga Bakuna Center at Bakuna Buses sa malalayong lugar para mabilis narin mabakunahan ang ating mga kababayan, ” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC Laguna Chapter recently inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony of its new Blood Bank facility in Sta. Rosa Laguna, which will soon serve residents of Sta. Rosa, Binan, San Pedro, and even the National Capital Region.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) deployed its Bakuna Busses and vaccinated 118 individuals in Brgy. Palagon, Sta. Barbara Iloilo, through the Bakuna Bus last November 03, 2021.
The Bakuna Bus aims to reach far-flung areas due to the inaccessibility of Bakuna Centers in their proximity. With the help of the local government unit (LGU) of Sta. Barbara Iloilo, PRC can reach and provide vaccination programs in their areas and cater to the most vulnerable.
“Dapat mabigyan na ng Bakuna ang mga nangangailangan dahil papalapit na ang pasko. Upang maiwasan ang COVID-19, dapat tayo ay magpabakuna at continuous na magpatest upang hindi magka hawa hawa ang ating pamilya,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC Bakuna Bus also conducted vaccination to 111 individuals, who received their first dose of vaccines, in Brgy Poblacion, New Lucena Iloilo, last November 02, 2021.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) responds to Brgy. San Isidro, Antipolo Rizal after a 3rd alarm. A fire broke out in a residential area last November 1, 2021, at 8 in the evening, affecting 40 families.
PRC immediately mobilized RC142 volunteers from the area and deployed a fire truck with 6 manpower to extinguish a fire that totally damaged an estimated 20 houses and approximately 100 individuals.
“Kahit na Holiday, laging handang tumulong ang Philippine Red Cross sa mga nangangailangan. Agad natin ipinadala ang ating firetruck upang mapabilis at pag rescue at mapuksa ang apoy,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC operates its emergency response unit and emergency medical services 24/7 service to immediately respond in time of emergency.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) ended its two-month extension of the Emergency Field Hospital (EFH) operations at the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) on October 31, 2021. The EFH, which first started in April 2020, extended its operation due to the rising cases of COVID-19 after it recorded an all-time high of 22,366 new cases last August 30, 2021.
The EFH started last April 2021 through the directives of PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon to support the hospital in its operation, serving as an emergency room extension equipped with basic ward facilities to serve mild to moderate cases.
“Kaagad natin ipinatayo ang Emergency Field Hospital, dahil marami ang namatay at hindi ma admit dahil puno na ang mga ospital. Dahil sa pagbaba ng kaso, hindi ito ang panahon upang maging complacent tayo sa mga health protocols. Patuloy natin sundin ang mga safety protocols, magpabakuna at magpatest upang maiwasan natin ang hawaan kontra COVID-19,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.
To date, PRC EFH at the Lung Center of the Philippines has served 370 individuals with mild to moderate cases. PRC will always be ready to set up its field hospital when the need for it arises. PRC will continue to abide by its mantra to be always first, always ready, and always there.
“Our emergency field hospital gives comfort not just to our patients, but knowing that there is a fully equipped surge-capacity health facility where they can be assessed and managed immediately,” Sen. Gordon added.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) set up three first-aid stations and deployed 14 ambulances nationwide to provide medical assistance for people going to the cemetery in celebration of Undas 2021.
PRC through the directives of its Chairman and CEO sets up first aid station in Laguna, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and Albay. 14 ambulances were also deployed in Cebu, Laguna, Mindoro Oriental, Northern Samar, Bulacan, Valenzuela City, Negros Oriental, Agusan del Norte, Palawan, Albay, Northern Samar, La Union, Rizal-Makati, and Las Pinas, providing medical care to 621 individuals with 607 for blood pressure taking and 14 with wound, dizziness, fainting and laceration.
“Sa panahon ng pandemya, at mataas pa rin ang kaso, hindi natin ineencourage ang lahat na pumunta sa sementeryo at mag social gathering. Kaya ipinadala natin ang ating mga ambulansya at first aid station upang masiguradong ligtas pa rin ang mga pupunta sa sementeryo,” PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC will continue to this Undas 2021 despite the closure of cemeteries to ensure the safety of the people who wish to pay tribute to the deceased.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Bakuna Bus and Bakuna Center, vaccinated 868 individuals belonging to the A1- A4 category in Batangas before the start of the holidays last October 27-29, 2021.
PRC, led by its Chairman and CEO Sen. Dick Gordon, continues to find ways to make vaccines available to the most vulnerable in far-flung areas. With the help of the local government unit, PRC sent out its Bakuna Bus to reach the municipality of San Luis and Padre Garcia, vaccinating 552 individuals.
“Kailangan tuloy tuloy pa rin ang ating pagbabakuna lalo na malapit na ang pasko. Hindi natin ineencourage na mag social gathering, ngunit ang dapat natin gawin ay magpabakuna at continues pa rin ang testing upang masiguradong ligtas an gating pamilya at mga mhal sa buhay,” Sen. Dick Gordon said.
PRC encourages everyone to get vaccinated to keep you safe from COVID-19. Meanwhile, PRC remains at full force in its vaccination program, has vaccinated more than 350,000 individuals through its Bakuna Centers and Bakuna Buses, catering to the most vulnerable in this time of the pandemic.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is taking no chances this Halloween break as it goes full blast in its UNDAS 2021 operations even if most local governments have closed cemeteries to avoid the build-up of crowds and lessen the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Every year, PRC deploys first aid stations and ambulance teams to cemeteries nationwide through its local chapters to provide emergency medical care to the public during the Undas break.
From October 25 to October 29, PRC Chapters nationwide has already provided emergency medical care to 464 individuals suffering from high blood pressure, minor wounds, dizziness, fainting, and lacerations.
“Nuong bago magpandemic, ang Red Cross ay laging naka-station sa mga sementeryo dahil sa pagdagsa ng mga tao. Hindi natin tinigil ang taunan pagbibigay ng serbisyo na yan tuwin Undas, kahit na may pandemya. Ang importante, may magibibgay ng paunang lunas kung sakaling kailangan ng ating mga kababayan ang emergency medical care,” said PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Dick Gordon.
The Philippine Red Cross Safety Services, the department handling the nationwide first aid station and ambulance team, says that deployment this UNDAS 2021 will be until November 5. –
