HEALTH

MANILA - The Concerned Doctors and Citizens of the Philippines (CDC Ph) recently called on the Department of Labor and Employment to enforce its current guidelines prohibiting employers from mandating vaccinations as a prerequisite for employment.

This request from CDC Ph comes as several business groups released a statement asking for the government to allow companies to impose stricter requirements on unvaccinated employees and patrons, and to decline unvaccinated job applicants.

COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) reported Wednesday that almost half a million or 481,159 individuals have been vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) across the region.

“We have administered the first dose to 198,052 individuals and those who received their second dose (fully vaccinated) numbered 283,107,” Dr. Ashary Latiph, BARMM health minister, told a news conference here Wednesday morning.

NIDSAYAP, North Cotabato  - “No family should be left behind or neglected of proper medical attention simply because they do not have insurance. No family should be deprived simply because they cannot afford to pay the premium cost.”

These were the words of Midsayap Administrative Officer, Jesus Escondida, Jr representing Mayor Romeo D. Araña said during the launching of PhilHealth Express in Midsayap.

Escondida said it is their municipality’s commitment to ensure that those who cannot afford healthcare are provided with through PhilHealth.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 18, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-SEVEN (127) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-SIXTY-SIX (166) NEW RECOVERIES

TEN (10) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Four (4) reported deaths from Koronadal City

Three (3) reported deaths from M’lang, North Cotabato

Two (2) reported deaths from Tantangan, South Cotabato

One (1) reported death from Surallah, South Cotabato. 

KIDAPAWAN CITY – At least 1,200 qualified residents here benefited from the weekend “ResBUSkuna” mobile vaccination initiative for the A4 priority group that included walk-in clients and government employees.

Mayor Joseph Evangelista said Monday that the program, aptly dubbed “ResBUSkuna,” utilized the mobile vaccination bus stationed at the town center along the Davao-Cotabato national road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 17, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-NINETEEN (119) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-ELEVEN (111) NEW RECOVERIES

ONE (1) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATH

One (1) reported death from Libungan, North Cotabato. Cause of death is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome secondary to Community Acquired Pneumonia (COVID-19).

COTABATO CITY - Hoping this is it! The number is declining.

Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 16, 2021 (6:00 PM)

NINETY-NINE (99) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-SEVEN (137) NEW RECOVERIES

ONE (1) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATH

One (1) reported death from General Santos City. 

Overall, there are a total of 54,221 COVID-19 confirmed cases reported to DOH CHD SOCCSKSARGEN region. 2,977 (5.49%) are active cases, 49,331 (90.98%) recoveries and 1,904 (3.51%) COVID-19 related deaths.

KORONADAL CITY – The city government has temporarily closed down three more business establishments for failing to comply with the health and safety protocols against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Mayor Eliordo Ogena said on Friday the erring establishments were found by the local government’s composite inspection team to have continuously violated the minimum public health standards despite previous warnings.

He did not name the three businesses but said two of them are KTV or karaoke bars while the other is a recreation place.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 15, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-FORTY-ONE (141) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-SEVEN (257) NEW RECOVERIES

NINE (9) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Three (3) reported deaths from M'lang, North Cotabato

One (1) reported death from Norala, South Cotabato. 

One (1) reported death from Koronadal City. 

One (1) reported death from Antipas, North Cotabato. 

One (1) reported death from Tampakan, South Cotabato. 

COTABATO CITY -  Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 14, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-SEVEN (177) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-FIFTY-ONE (151) NEW RECOVERIES

TWENTY-SEVEN (27) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Five (5) reported deaths from General Santos City

Five (5) reported deaths from Polomolok, South Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Pigcawayan, North Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Norala, South Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Koronadal City