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Para sa mabuting kalusugan at kapakanan ng ating komunidad at mga mahal sa buhay, hinihikayat namin ang lahat na mahigpit na sumunod sa mga alituntuning ito:
1. Magsuot ng mask at mag-sanitize
Pagdating sa bansa, magsuot ng mask, i-practice ang “physical distancing,” at mag-sanitize ng kamay hanggang siko gamit ang 70% alkohol.
2. Panatilihin ang “physical distancing” sa pakikisalamuha sa mga mahal sa buhay
Habang nauunawaan namin na sa iyong pagdating ay nais mong bumati sa mga kamag-anak at mga kaibigan, mangyaring panatilihin ang pag-practice ng “physical distancing” – iwasan muna ang anumang paraan ng pagyakap, paghalik, at pakikipag-kamay sa sinuman, pati na rin sa mga tumatanggap sa iyo sa paliparan.
3. Panatilihin ang “physical distancing” sa mga pampubliko at pribadong sasakyan
Habang naglalakbay mula sa paliparan patungo sa mga tahanan, o mga panuluyan, mangyaring panatilihin ang distansya na hindi bababa sa isang (1) metro sa loob ng van, taxi, o bus.
4. Mag-sanitize bago pumasok ng bahay o panuluyan
Pagdating sa sariling mga bahay o panuluyan, agad na tanggalin ang panlabas na damit tulad ng mga jacket at sapatos at iwanan ang mga ito sa may pintuan, bago pumasok sa bahay o mga panuluyan. Agad na labhan ang iyong mga damit. Siguraduhin na ang mga bagahe, kabilang ang mga hand-carry, ay nai-disinfect bago dalhin sa loob ng bahay o panuluyan. Hangga’t maaari, ibilad sa araw ang mga bagahe.
Self-Quarantine sa bahay o lugar ng tirahan
1. 14 na araw na self-quarantine
Ang bawat isa ay dapat mag-self-quarantine sa bahay sa loob ng labing-apat (14) na araw. Mangyaring lumayo sa ibang miyembro ng pamilya at sa mga kaibigan. Kung maaari, mangyaring magtalaga ng isang silid para sa sarili sa susunod na 14 na araw. Ihiwalay ang mga kagamitang pagkain, katulad ng kubyertos, plato, baso, at tasa.
2. Panatilihin ang “physical distancing” tuwing kakain
Kung mananatili sa isang Hotel, mangyaring manatili lamang sa sariling silid ng 14 na araw. Kung maaari, ipahatid ang pagkain sa iyong silid. Kung mayroong isang common na silid-kainan, umupo nang hindi bababa sa isang metro (1 meter) o tatlong talampakan (3 feet) ang layo mula sa kaninuman. Huwag umupo sa tapat ng kahit sinuman.
3. Ugaliin ang proper hygiene
Hugasan ang mga kamay gamit ang sabon at tubig. Ugaliin na laging hugasan ang kamay ng hindi bababa sa 20 segundo at mag-sanitize gamit ang 70% alkohol. Maligo ng regular. Iwasan na hawakan ang mata, ilong, at bibig kung hindi pa nakapaghuhugas ng kamay.
Mangyaring tandaan ang mga sumusunod na sintomas ng COVID-19:
Lagnat (maaaring lumitaw 2-14 araw pagkatapos ng exposure);
Ubo;
Hirap na paghinga;
Diarrhea
Kung nararamdaman ang alinman sa mga sintomas na ito:
Manatiling kalmado, manatili sa sariling silid, at iwasan ang paglabas;
Maaari kang makipag-ugnayan sa mga sumusunod na hotline ng DOH na nakalista sa ibaba o magpadala ng mensahe sa UPL sa pamamagitan ng Facebook. (facebook.com/unitedphilippinelines).
Maghintay ng karagdagang mga tagubilin.
Kung magpatuloy ang mga sintomas, mangyaring tumungo sa pinakamalapit na ospital.
Upang maiwasan ang kaguluhan, pagkalito, at takot, hinihiling namin na iwasan ang pag-post ng anumang negatibo sa social media. Hinihikayat namin ang lahat na magtulungan ngayong panahon ng krisis.
Dahil sa umiiral na Enhanced Community Quarantine sa buong Luzon bilang pag-iingat sa banta sa kalusugan dulot ng COVID-19, ang OWWA ay maglulunsad ng “Hatid-Sundo sa mga Stranded OFWs”. Ang “Hatid-Sundo” ay isang serbisyo ng OWWA na magbibigay ng libreng transportasyon sa mga OFWs na babyahe mula at patungong NAIA.
Mga ruta at oras ng byahe:
NAIA TERMINAL TO DAU BUS TERMINAL (NLEX) – SCHEDULE: 7AM; 12 NN; 6PM (VICE-VERSA)
NAIA TERMINAL 3
NAIA TERMINAL 2
NAIA TERMINAL 1
TABANG EXIT
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO
DAU BUS TERMINAL
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your
family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands
to stay healthy.
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing
your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely
to get and spread germs:
Before, during, and after preparing food
Before eating food
Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
After handling pet food or pet treats
After touching garbage
Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways
to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from
spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire
community—from your home and workplace to childcare facilities and
hospitals.
Follow these five steps every time.
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs
in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you
can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains
at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.
Sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in many situations. However,
Sanitizers do not get rid of all types of germs.
Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
Hand sanitizers might not remove harmful chemicals from hands like pesticides and heavy metals.
Caution! Swallowing
alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause alcohol poisoning if more than a
couple of mouthfuls are swallowed. Keep it out of reach of young
children and supervise their use. Learn more here.
How to use hand sanitizer
Apply the gel product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount).
Rub your hands together.
Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry. This should take around 20 seconds.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
extended the validity of STCW Certificates for Filipino seafarers
currently on board flagged vessels who are affected by the Novel Corona
Virus 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak or are affected by the rising tension
involving countries in the Persian Gulf and the United States.
The MARINA extended the validity of their certificates for a period
not exceeding two (2) months from the date of expiry of the certificate
to be renewed/revalidated subject to the following conditions:
1. The concerned Manning/Crewing Agencies and Shipping Companies shall
apply for the extension of validity, through its authorized Liaison
Officer accredited by this Administration
2. The following requirements shall be submitted/presented:
a. Letter request from the vessel owner/principal stating the reason for the extension;
b. A written statement or official issuance from the port or Immigration
Authority that disembarkation is not permitted due to the prevailing
situation
c. Copy of valid employment contract duly approved by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA); and
d. An affidavit from the Manning Agency that crew will complete all requirements for revalidation upon return to the Philippines
This applies to seafarers whose STCW certificates shall expire
onboard because their planned disembarkation cannot be safely completed
or because they are currently onboard going to the port where they will
be allowed to disembark safely.
MARINA assures the public that complemented efforts with other
agencies are continuously being done to address the concerns of affected
Filipino seafarers.
WHO is continuously monitoring and responding to this outbreak. This Q&A will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide. For more information, check back regularly on WHO’s coronavirus pages. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease
can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose
or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales.
These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other
people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then
touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if
they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or
exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter
(3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to share updated findings.
Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?
Studies
to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly
transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than
through the air. See previous answer on “How does COVID-19 spread?”
Can CoVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?
The
main way the disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled
by someone who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone
with no symptoms at all is very low. However, many people with COVID-19
experience only mild symptoms. This is particularly true at the early
stages of the disease. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19 from
someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill.
WHO is assessing ongoing research on the period of transmission of
COVID-19 and will continue to share updated findings.
Can I catch COVID-19 from the feces of someone with the disease?
The
risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected person appears
to be low. While initial investigations suggest the virus may be present
in feces in some cases, spread through this route is not a main feature
of the outbreak. WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19
is spread and will continue to share new findings. Because this is a
risk, however, it is another reason to clean hands regularly, after
using the bathroom and before eating.
Stay aware of the
latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO
website and through your national and local public health authority.
Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several
have seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have
succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However, the situation
is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions:
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots (cities or local areas where COVID-19 is spreading widely). If possible, avoid traveling to places – especially if you are an older person or have diabetes, heart or lung disease. Why? You have a higher chance of catching COVID-19 in one of these areas.
Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
Follow the guidance outlined above (Protection measures for everyone)
Self-isolate by staying at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache, low grade fever (37.3 C or above) and slight runny nose, until you recover. If it is essential for you to have someone bring you supplies or to go out, e.g. to buy food, then wear a mask to avoid infecting other people. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.
The risk depends on where you are – and more specifically, whether there is a COVID-19 outbreak unfolding there.
For
most people in most locations the risk of catching COVID-19 is still
low. However, there are now places around the world (cities or areas)
where the disease is spreading. For people living in, or visiting, these
areas the risk of catching COVID-19 is higher. Governments and health
authorities are taking vigorous action every time a new case of COVID-19
is identified. Be sure to comply with any local restrictions on travel,
movement or large gatherings. Cooperating with disease control efforts
will reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19.
COVID-19
outbreaks can be contained and transmission stopped, as has been shown
in China and some other countries. Unfortunately, new outbreaks can
emerge rapidly. It’s important to be aware of the situation where you
are or intend to go. WHO publishes daily updates on the COVID-19
situation worldwide.
Illness due to COVID-19 infection is generally mild, especially for
children and young adults. However, it can cause serious illness: about 1
in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care. It is therefore
quite normal for people to worry about how the COVID-19 outbreak will
affect them and their loved ones. We can channel our concerns into
actions to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. First
and foremost among these actions is regular and thorough hand-washing
and good respiratory hygiene. Secondly, keep informed and follow the
advice of the local health authorities including any restrictions put in
place on travel, movement and gatherings.
While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.
No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They should only be used as directed by a physician to treat a bacterial infection.
While some western, traditional or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease. WHO does not recommend self-medication with any medicines, including antibiotics, as a prevention or cure for COVID-19. However, there are several ongoing clinical trials that include both western and traditional medicines. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings are available.
Not yet. To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral
medicine to prevent or treat COVID-2019. However, those affected should
receive care to relieve symptoms. People with serious illness should be
hospitalized. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
Possible
vaccines and some specific drug treatments are under investigation.
They are being tested through clinical trials. WHO is coordinating
efforts to develop vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19.
The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against
COVID-19 are to frequently clean your hands, cover your cough with the
bend of elbow or tissue, and maintain a distance of at least 1 meter (3
feet) from people who are coughing or sneezing. (See Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus).
No. The virus that causes COVID-19 and the one that caused the
outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 are related
to each other genetically, but the diseases they cause are quite
different.
SARS was more deadly but much less infectious than
COVID-19. There have been no outbreaks of SARS anywhere in the world
since 2003.
Before touching the mask, clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
Take the mask and inspect it for tears or holes.
Orient which side is the top side (where the metal strip is).
Ensure the proper side of the mask faces outwards (the coloured side).
Place the mask to your face. Pinch the metal strip or stiff edge of the mask so it moulds to the shape of your nose.
Pull down the mask’s bottom so it covers your mouth and your chin.
After use, take off the mask; remove the elastic loops from behind the ears while keeping the mask away from your face and clothes, to avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces of the mask.
Discard the mask in a closed bin immediately after use.
Perform hand hygiene after touching or discarding the mask – Use alcohol-based hand rub or, if visibly soiled, wash your hands with soap and water.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in
animals. Occasionally, people get infected with these viruses which may
then spread to other people. For example, SARS-CoV was associated with
civet cats and MERS-CoV is transmitted by dromedary camels. Possible
animal sources of COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed.
To
protect yourself, such as when visiting live animal markets, avoid
direct contact with animals and surfaces in contact with animals. Ensure
good food safety practices at all times. Handle raw meat, milk or
animal organs with care to avoid contamination of uncooked foods and
avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products.
While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong
Kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can
transmit COVID-19. COVID-19 is mainly spread through droplets produced
when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. To protect yourself,
clean your hands frequently and thoroughly.
WHO continues to monitor the latest research on this and other COVID-19 topics and will update as new findings are available.
It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on
surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies
suggest that coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the
COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several
days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface,
temperature or humidity of the environment).
If you think a
surface may be infected, clean it with simple disinfectant to kill the
virus and protect yourself and others. Clean your hands with an
alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching
your eyes, mouth, or nose.
The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2019 and can be harmful:
Smoking
Wearing multiple masks
Taking antibiotics (See question 10 “Are there any medicines of therapies that can prevent or cure COVID-19?“)
In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early
to reduce the risk of developing a more severe infection and be sure to
share your recent travel history with your health care provider.
Currently, the source of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus (CoV) causing COVID-19 is unknown. All available evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 has a natural animal origin and is not a constructed virus. SARS-CoV-2 virus most probably has its ecological reservoir in bats. SARS-CoV-2, belongs to a group of genetically related viruses, which also include SARS-CoV and a number of other CoVs isolated from bats populations. MERS-CoV also belongs to this group, but is less closely related.
The first human cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan City,
China in December 2019. At this stage, it is not possible to determine
precisely how humans in China were initially infected with SARS-CoV-2.
However,
SARS-CoV, the virus which caused the SARS outbreak in 2003, jumped from
an animal reservoir (civet cats, a farmed wild animal) to humans and
then spread between humans. In a similar way, it is thought that
SARS-CoV-2 jumped the species barrier and initially infected humans, but
more likely through an intermediate host, that is another animal
species more likely to be handled by humans – this could be a domestic
animal, a wild animal, or a domesticated wild animal and, as of yet, has
not been identified.
Until the source of this virus is identified
and controlled, there is a risk of reintroduction of the virus in the
human population and the risk of new outbreaks like the ones we are
currently experiencing.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets
generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces.
You
can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 metre of a
person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then
touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.
