Government agencies should ensure the health of children not just against Covid-19 but also against dengue and other wet season diseases, as they start the new school year on Aug. 22, Monday, with face-to-face classes.
This was the call made Friday, Aug. 19 by Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla to the Department of Education and Department of Health three days before the start of classes.
He noted that while the DOH has set protocols against the spread of Covid, it must stay proactive through backup plans. “Dito sa Senado, lahat may sinusunod na protocol. Natamaan pa rin kami. Ang tanong ko, anong backup plan? Halimbawa dumami [ang kaso], tayo ba babalik sa online ?” he asked.
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