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COVID-19 prevention begins at home, says Pampanga vice governor

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City of San Fernando– Vice Governor Lilia Pineda reiterated her call to observe highest form of discipline and health protocols within family circle not only to prevent being contracted with coronavirus but also to help the government in combatting the global pandemic. 

Pineda echoed her call during her meeting with local officials and department heads of the provincial capitol over the weekend, as she urged the public to heed the authorities’ appeal to stay home. 

"We have to help ourselves and take care of our family. We must not depend our protection from the government. Combatting coronavirus is a shared responsibility," Pineda said. 

The vice governor also encouraged those who contracted the virus to voluntarily isolate themselves and observe health protocols to avoid spreading COVID-19. 

“Mahalin mo kapwa mo. Kung alam mong may symptoms ka, ‘wag ka nang gagala pa. Kung lalabas ka ng walang mask, hindi mo tinutulungan ang kapwa Pilipino mo, hindi mo tinutulungan ang gobyerno mo, lalo mo lang pinapalala ang sitwasyon,” Pineda stressed.

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By observing discipline, Pineda said, “I am optimistic we will recover from the effects of global pandemic, citing the people's resiliency in the event of disaster, crisis and even pandemic.”

Meanwhile, Governor Dennis Pineda warned the public to stay indoors, specifically those who underwent swab tests, asymptomatic or not, while waiting for the result.

“Symptomatic or not, huwag na huwag pa rin kayong makikihalubilo sa iba hangga’t wala kayong hawak na resulta ng test. Dahil kung sakali man na kayo ay magpositibo at makahawa, kakasuhan namin kayo dahil sa kapabayaan ninyo,” said the Governor.

Citing Executive Order No. 20-2020, the young Pineda said all probable COVID-19 positive patients are required to complete quarantine or isolation upon swabbing.

"The EO says home quarantine is allowed, only if the patient is asymptomatic, owns a room, and is living in a household with no vulnerable or with comorbidity member,” he said.

The governor made it clear that other designated places for quarantine or isolation are duly accredited hotels and other lodging houses; hospitals, health and medical institutions; quarantine or isolation facilities provided by local government units, as well as those provided by employers, subject to same conditions prescribed in home quarantine.

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